About the role

Walkinshaw Group is a leading player in the automotive sector, known for innovation, quality, and engineering excellence. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a knowledgeable Safety Advisor to join our growing team to create a safer workplace and influence positive change.

As our Safety Advisor, you'll be a visible and trusted presence across the site, partnering with leaders and employees to drive safety performance, manage workplace risks and build a culture where everyone goes home safely every day.

Reporting to the Safety Manager, you'll provide practical, on-the-ground safety support through workplace engagement, incident investigations, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with operational teams, you'll help integrate safety into everyday decision-making while contributing to a proactive and high-performing safety culture.

What You'll Be Doing

Partnering with leaders and teams to identify risks and create safer ways of working

Being a visible presence across the site, providing practical safety advice and support

Leading incident investigations and helping to implement effective corrective actions

Facilitating risk assessments and support the implementation of practical risk controls

Using safety data and insights to identify improvement opportunities

Supporting audits,



compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives

What Impact You'll Have

Building a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility

Empowering leaders to confidently manage risk and make safer decisions

Reducing workplace incidents through proactive risk management and coaching

Driving meaningful safety improvements that enhance both safety performance and operational outcomes

Fostering trust, engagement and accountability across the workforce

What We’re Looking For

Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (minimum)

Experience in a Safety Advisor, HSE Advisor, Safety Coordinator or similar role

Background in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing or another operational environment

Practical experience in incident investigations and risk management

A confident communicator who can build trust and influence at all levels

A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills

Passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving continuous improvement

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package, including 2 RDOs per year

Opportunity to work on key business projects

A collaborative environment with robust career development pathways

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📌 Safety Advisor (City of Greater Dandenong)
🏢 Walkinshaw Group
📍 City of Greater Dandenong