At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safety at a high-risk manufacturing site and drive engagement with site managers.
- Company: Join a global leader in manufacturing with a strong safety culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, and opportunities for growth and development.
- Other info: Supportive team culture focused on safety and compliance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on health and safety in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in WHSE roles and knowledge of WHS legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 105000 - 120000 $ per year.
This range is provided by Core Talent Pty Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range: A$105,000.00/yr - A$120,000.00/yr
Work Health and Safety Advisor: A$105,000 - A$120,000 + Bonus + Super, site-based WHS Advisor, based in Cabramatta, NSW.
Join a global manufacturing leader on their Health & Safety journey, supporting one of their large, high-risk sites. Fantastic opportunity for an ambitious WHSE professional to step into a newly created role, with clear scope for growth and development.
About the Company
A leading global manufacturer, this company delivers innovative solutions for infrastructure and renewables projects worldwide. With Health, Safety, Environment and Quality at the core of its operations, the business fosters a strong safety culture across sites, and throughout leadership teams. To continue driving these standards forward, they are now seeking a new Work Health and Safety Advisor to join their established team, to support one of their major sites.
About the WHS Advisor Role
This newly created role will be pivotal in ensuring the safe operation of a high-risk site. The successful candidate will work closely with site managers to drive engagement, proactively identify areas for improvement, and promote a strong safety culture. The position also involves collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to maintain compliance and ensure consistent safety standards. This role reports directly to the Health and Safety Manager.
Duties:
- Support and implement WHSE procedures, policies and tools across site
- Run site WHSE Committee meetings and coach committee members and managers as WHSE champions
- Conduct incident investigations, safety inspections, audits and risk assessments, ensuring timely closeout of actions
- Assist in the development and implementation of ANZ WHSE Management Systems to align with ISO standards 9001, 14001, and 45001
- Engage with regulators (e.g. SafeWork, EPA) where required, ensuring notices or actions are escalated and resolved
- Design and deliver training programs to frontline operators, team leaders, and managers, embedding safe practices into daily operations
- Support Return-to-Work activities and liaise with rehab providers to ensure effective injury management and case closure
- Partner with leadership to identify skill gaps and coordinate relevant training and upskilling initiatives
Candidate Requirements:
- Previous experience in a WHSE role, ideally within FMCG, manufacturing, or related high-risk industries
- Knowledge of WHS legislation and ability to implement practical safety solutions
- Cert IV in Work Health & Safety, or a relevant discipline (candidates without formal certification may be considered if they have relevant experience)
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Culture
The company has made Health & Safety a clear priority, with leadership and site teams aligned in driving standards forward. You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative environment where safety is part of daily conversations, and where your contribution will make a visible difference.
- Work on a major, high-risk manufacturing site
- Strong investment in safety and compliance across ANZ operations
- Excellent opportunity for growth and development
How to Apply
Click APPLY or contact Isla Robson, Senior Consultant, for a confidential discussion.
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