AS06 WHS Adviser

Hudson Global, Inc.; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson is seeking an experienced WHS Adviser for a 12-month contract based in Adelaide. The role focuses exclusively on Work Health and Safety advisory work, with responsibilities to strengthen safety practices, develop policies, and support risk-based decision making across the organisation.

You will provide expert guidance to managers and staff, translate legislation into practical controls, and drive continuous improvement of WHS systems and performance.

Qualifications

• Confidently provide specialist WHS advice and interpret legislation.
• Translate complex requirements into practical workplace solutions.
• Develop and maintain WHS policies, procedures and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert WHS advice to managers and employees.
• Develop, review and maintain WHS policies and procedures.
• Apply risk management strategies and hazard identification.
• Monitor WHS risks, incidents and compliance.
• Coordinate WHS audits and improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leaders.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and government networks.
• Promote consultation and a proactive safety culture.

Skills

WHS advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Risk management

Education

Relevant WHS qualifications

Job description

About the Organisation

Our client is an independent South Australian Government regulator committed to protecting people and the environment, supporting sustainable development and promoting a safe and healthy community.

With a strong focus on integrity, collaboration and continuous improvement, the organisation offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference across South Australia.

Position Purpose

An opportunity is available for an experienced Work Health and Safety (WHS) Adviser to provide specialist advice, strengthen workplace safety practices and support the ongoing development of WHS policies, procedures and systems.

Reporting to the Manager, People and Culture, you will play an important advisory role, helping managers and employees identify and manage workplace risks, meet legislative obligations and foster a positive safety culture. This is a purely WHS-focused position, with injury management responsibilities excluded.

Key Details

• Classification: ASO6
• Engagement: Temporary contract, up to 12 months
• Location: Adelaide CBD
• Working arrangements: Hybrid flexibility
• Commencement: Ideally within the next few weeks
• Clearance: Current National Police Clearance required

The Opportunity

In this role, you will provide expert WHS advice and practical support across the organisation, working with stakeholders at all levels to improve safety outcomes and manage workplace risks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide expert WHS advice, guidance and support to managers and employees.
• Develop, review and maintain WHS policies, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Apply effective risk management strategies and support hazard identification.
• Monitor WHS risks, incidents, compliance and organisational performance.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of WHS systems and frameworks.
• Coordinate WHS audits, assessments and improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports, analysis and recommendations for senior leaders and executives.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external government networks.
• Promote consultation, awareness and a proactive workplace safety culture.

About You – What You’ll Bring

You are an experienced WHS professional who can confidently provide specialist advice, interpret legislation and translate complex requirements into practical workplace solutions.

You will ideally bring:

• Relevant qualifications in Work Health and Safety.
• Strong knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) and associated legislation and standards.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing WHS policies, procedures and management systems.
• Strong risk management, hazard identification and incident investigation capabilities.
• Experience supporting WHS audits, compliance reviews and continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Sound judgement when managing sensitive or complex WHS matters.

A qualification in risk management, WHS auditing or training and development would be advantageous.

Potential for Growth

This opportunity offers exposure to a broad range of organisational WHS priorities, including policy development, risk management, governance and executive-level reporting.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful safety improvements, strengthen your advisory experience and build relationships across the South Australian public sector.

Why This Role Will Suit You

• An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to workplace health and safety.
• A senior advisory-level role with exposure to organisational decision-makers.
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexibility.
• A varied role combining technical WHS advice, policy development and risk management.
• A temporary engagement with the potential to continue for up to 12 months.
• An opportunity to work within a respected South Australian Government organisation.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson

Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen

Casual Loading

Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

Due to current Victorian labour hire licence restrictions, Hudson is not advertising, offering or accepting applications for contract, temporary or labour hire roles that are based in Victoria or otherwise connected to Victoria. This includes contract, temporary or labour hire roles where the candidate resides in Victoria, even if the role is based in another state. These restrictions do not apply to permanent or fixed term employment opportunities.