Work Health Safety Wellbeing are seeking to establish a pool of Senior Consultant - Work Health and Safety for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2026 and up to the end of November 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The Department’s Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing (WHS) directorate comprises two branches: Safety and Staff Wellbeing and the Employee Support Services. The directorate is responsible for ensuring compliance with WHS, injury management, workers’ compensation and staff wellbeing functions for the Department, while fostering a proactive safety culture that prioritises the wellbeing of employees.

There are full-time, permanent positions available for appointment ASAP

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to shape and evaluate work health and safety outcomes across a large and diverse organisation. As Senior Consultant, you will lead research and analysis, investigate responsible incidents, translate insights into practical solutions, and partner with worksites to embed improvements. You will be a key advisor to staff and leaders, influencing a culture where safety and wellbeing are at the forefront of how we work.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)




- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sean Ashton Manager, Work Health Safety and Wellbeing on (08) 9264 4623 or by emailing

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Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
- hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant field (for example Work Health and Safety, Allied Health, Industrial Relations, Project Management) or equivalent substantial experience
- hold a valid ‘C’ class Western Australian Driver’s Licence
- undertake travel to metropolitan and regional schools

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1069810

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 23 November 2026

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📌 Senior Consultant (Australia)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Australia