Health and Safety Advisor - Contract

Zenergy Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenergy Group in the Sydney area is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor for a fast-paced manufacturing site. This 4-month engagement has strong potential to extend, with you embedded on-site to uphold safety standards and foster a culture of safety across the floor.

You will work closely with plant managers, team leaders and staff to run inspections, lead risk assessments, investigate incidents, and drive improvements to the site’s safety management practices.

Qualifications

• WHS qualification (Diploma or Degree) or equivalent experience.
• Experience as a Safety Advisor in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of WHS law and safety management systems.
• Proven track record in incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Driver's licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead site safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and near misses to implement fixes.
• Manage Safety Management System improvements.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety training.
• Ensure WHS compliance with legislation and policy.
• Oversee contractor safety processes and permits.

Skills

WHS Compliance

Incident Investigations

Risk Assessments

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

WHS Diploma or Degree

Job description

Zenergy Group - Sydney South West Suburbs NSW

Health and Safety Advisor | 4-Month Contract (Extension Likely)

A well-known name in manufacturing and production, with operations spanning the country, is on the lookout for a seasoned Health and Safety Advisor to strengthen their operations team. This is an initial 4-month engagement, with strong potential to roll on further.

You'll be on-site, embedded within a fast-paced industrial environment, playing a key role in keeping safety standards high and building a culture where safety is second nature to everyone on the floor.

What You'll Be Doing:

Working alongside plant managers, team leaders, and operational staff day-to-day, you'll be the go-to person for safety matters - running inspections, leading risk assessments, digging into incidents when they happen, and pushing forward improvements to how the site manages safety overall.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include:

• Acting as a trusted safety resource for leadership and staff on the ground
• Leading audits, inspections, and risk assessments across the site
• Getting to the bottom of incidents and near misses, then following through on fixes
• Helping embed and improve the site's broader Safety Management System
• Facilitating toolbox talks, inductions, and safety training
• Keeping tabs on WHS compliance against legislation and company policy
• Handling documentation and reporting with accuracy and consistency
• Overseeing contractor safety processes and permit-to-work systems

What We're Looking For:

• A WHS qualification (Diploma or Degree) - or equivalent industry experience
• A track record as a Safety Advisor in manufacturing, industrial, or similarly heavy-duty settings
• Strong grasp of WHS law and how safety management systems work in practice
• Hands-on experience running incident investigations and risk assessments
• A natural communicator who can build trust and influence people at every level
• Someone equally comfortable working solo or as part of a bigger HSE function
• A valid driver's licence