Health Safety Environment Advisor in Canberra

Health Safety Environment Advisor in Canberra

Canberra Full-Time 66150 - 80850 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Promote safety culture and manage WHS systems across diverse environments.
  • Company: Join Programmed, a leading facility management provider in Australia.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, company vehicle, regional travel, and exclusive employee perks.
  • Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on community safety while growing your expertise.
  • Qualifications: Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety and strong WHS knowledge required.

The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • Competitive pay: Attractive salary with an annual performance and remuneration review program.
  • Company vehicle included: Enjoy the convenience of a fully included work vehicle.
  • Regional travel opportunities: Experience variety in your work through regional travel, giving you exposure to different sites and operations.
  • Exclusive employee perks: Access discounts and benefits with over 600 retailers, including Coles, Woolworths, BWS, Dan Murphy’s, The Good Guys, JB Hi‑Fi, BCF, SuperCheap Auto, and many more!
  • Invest in you: We're passionate about personal and professional growth, offering access to certificates, webinars, mentorship, and practical training to help you thrive in your career.
  • Your well‑being, our priority: Generous paid parental leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program, including tailored well‑being initiatives designed to support your personal and family needs.

About The Opportunity

Programmed’s Facility Management is seeking an experienced and proactive HSE Advisor to join our NSW/ACT team based in Fyshwick. This integral role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse and meaningful portfolio of ACT contracts that support essential services and vulnerable community members. You will have the chance to grow your expertise while partnering with a high‑performing team, all while leading and influencing safety performance across varied and rewarding environments. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with Work Health & Safety (WHS) legislation and driving continuous improvement in safety systems and practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Promote a positive safety culture through active management of WHS systems and processes.
  • Provide specialist advice, support, and training to staff and subcontractors.
  • Conduct and lead audits, inspections, and incident investigations, ensuring timely reporting and corrective actions.
  • Deliver safety reports and communicate findings to leadership teams.
  • Assist with safety inductions for employees and subcontractors to ensure compliance with safety standards where required.
  • Work with the Contract Executive NSW to coach and support leaders to embed proactive safety behaviors.

About You

You will be an experienced HSE Advisor who is confident operating independently in a broad and varied safety role. Additionally, you will bring:

  • Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (mandatory).
  • Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification in OH&S systems (desirable).
  • Experience in WHS reporting, audits, and investigations.
  • Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and ability to develop policies and procedures.
  • Experience in Injury Management to assist in providing the best outcome for injured employee.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to interpret and apply WHS management systems effectively.

About Us

Programmed is a leading provider of facility management and maintenance services across Australia and New Zealand. We are committed to delivering exceptional service while ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people and clients.

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do. Programmed and PERSOL strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

Health Safety Environment Advisor in Canberra employer: Programmed

At Programmed, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values clear communication and employee engagement. Our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration across all levels, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development, particularly for those in the Internal Communications Lead role. Located in Australia, we offer a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact our frontline and remote teams, ensuring that everyone feels connected and informed.

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Contact Details:

Programmed Recruitment Team

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