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Safety Advisor
- $120,908 per annum + 12% superannuation
- Full Time, Ongoing position
- Geelong based (Hybrid working model)
About the opportunity
This position is to support the ongoing maintenance, review and assurance of the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Management System (HSWMS). The Safety Advisor is crucial to the goal of ensuring key information is available, disseminated and analysed for ongoing continual improvement. This role also supports integration of Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) initiatives and People and Culture based programs within WorkSafe to cultivate a proactive HSW culture, undertaking assurance activities in the HSW Management System; and assisting with the improvement of system capability including statistical analysis.
Additionally, the role supports the Safety and Compliance Lead with the ongoing review and continuous improvement of the HSWMS which includes, but not limited to:
- Coordination of safety activities and consultation programs with a focus on continuous improvement including the establishment of focus groups, ensuring ISO 45001:2018 standards are adhered to and risks are identified and controlled.
- Development and review of HSW guidelines, processes, tools and documentation with a focus on improving safety systems of work and minimising safety risks across the organisation.
- Complete internal HSWMS audits across the organisation including internal work area inspection programs.
- Undertake statistical analysis on internal data, research trends, develop and present reports and monitor compliance to the HSWMS.
- Provide general health and safety advice including incident investigation support, recommendation of risk controls in regards to health and safety key risks and support of internal HSWMS functions.
About you
You are an experienced Safety Advisor with at least 5 years' experience in a similar HSW role. You have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Regulatory framework and compliance requirements. Additionally you will possess:
- Comprehensive knowledge of safety management systems, assurance and continual improvement principles
- Demonstrated experience in safety systems within a complex organisation
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of ISO 18001 or 45001 and / or quality management principles
- Strong understanding and capability to produce WHS data analysis to measure performance and implementation
- Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and consultation skills
- Experience in developing and facilitating training using adult learning principles
- Strong understanding of risk management principles and application of control hierarchy
Qualifications
- Mandatory - Graduate Diploma or Diploma in OHS.
- Desirable - Lead Auditor (Training Course) in Safety or Quality systems.
- Desirable - Certificate 4 Workplace training and assessment.
Applications close 11:00pm Wednesday 8 October 2025.