Job Description

At Compass Group's ESS Defence, we deliver world-class hospitality and support services that help keep Australia's Defence personnel healthy, fuelled, and mission-ready. From dining facilities to remote field operations, our teams play a vital role in supporting the everyday lives of those who serve our country.

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We are looking for a proactive and passionate Safety Advisor to join our Defence business. Based in Canberra, you will partner closely with operational leaders across Defence sites in NSW and the ACT, driving a solid safety culture and providing expert guidance on health, safety, environmental and quality performance.

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nWhy Join Us? n
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- Canberra-based role with regular travel across Defence sites
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- Hybrid work arrangements available
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- Work with a supportive national HSEQ team
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- Opportunity to make a real impact across a large and diverse operation
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- Join a global organisation with genuine career development opportunities
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nThe Role n
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As a Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in promoting best practice safety outcomes and supporting our operational teams to maintain safe, compliant and high-performing workplaces.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Providing expert WHS, environmental and food safety advice to operational teams
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- Conducting risk assessments and developing safe work procedures
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- Leading incident investigations and supporting effective corrective actions
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- Supporting injury management and return-to-work processes
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- Conducting site audits, inspections and compliance reviews
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- Ensuring compliance with legislative, client and company requirements
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- Coaching and influencing leaders to strengthen safety capability
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- Driving continuous improvement initiatives across safety performance
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nAbout You n
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We are looking for a safety professional who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships and influencing positive safety outcomes.

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You'll bring:

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- Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain a Defence Security Clearance
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- Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety as a minimum (Diploma or Degree highly regarded)
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- Experience in a Health, Safety, Environment or related role
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- Strong incident investigation and risk management capability
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- ICAM investigation training and root cause analysis experience (desirable)
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- Current unrestricted driver's licence
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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- Experience working in site-based or operational environments (highly regarded)
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- Food safety experience or qualifications (desirable)
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As part of Compass Group, you'll enjoy:

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- Access to over 100 retail discounts and benefits
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- Salary packaging options to help maximise your take-home pay
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- Health and wellbeing programs for you and your family
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- Recognition and reward programs celebrating performance and service
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- Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
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- The support, resources and stability of a global organisation
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📌 Safety Advisor (Canberra)
🏢 Compass Group Pty
📍 Canberra