Health & Safety Advisor

dormakaba Holding; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Health Insurance

AAA nominations and awards

Wellbeing Committee focusing on Mental

WhereFit membership discounts

Job summary

dormakaba Australia is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support WHS systems across multiple locations. You will provide practical advice, compliance support, risk management guidance and training to help create a safe, compliant and high‑performing workplace.

This full-time, office-based role requires occasional interstate travel and offers one day per week work-from-home flexibility after probation, with offices in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a Health & Safety Advisor role in manufacturing/operational environments.
• Audits, incident investigations and risk assessments experience.
• Strong understanding of Australian health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and coach leaders on safety best practice.
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel to support operational sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical WHS advice and support to managers and employees across multiple locations and functions.
• Maintain WHS management systems and ensure compliance with legislation and company standards.
• Conduct workplace audits, inspections and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards across sites.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and health and safety training programs.
• Partner with leaders to improve safety performance and strengthen safety culture.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Health & Safety qualification (Degree/ Diploma/ Certificate IV in WHS)

Job description

Reporting to the Health, Safety & Environment Manager, the Health & Safety Advisor plays a key role in supporting the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of health, safety and wellbeing systems across dormakaba Australia. Working closely with operational leaders and frontline teams, you will provide practical advice, compliance support, risk management guidance and training to help create a safe, compliant and high-performing workplace.

This role requires occasional interstate travel and can be based at any of our offices in Victoria, South Australia, or Western Australia. It is a full-time, office-based position, working Monday to Friday, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week upon successful completion of the probation period.

What you will do

• Provide practical WHS advice and support to managers and employees across multiple locations and functions.
• Maintain WHS management systems and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company standards.
• Conduct workplace audits, inspections and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate hazards across multiple sites.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and health and safety training programs.
• Partner with leaders to improve safety performance and strengthen safety culture across the business.
• Assist with the review and continuous improvement of policies, procedures and safety initiatives.
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders across operations, service, installation and support functions.

What we require

• 3 + years experience in a Health & Safety Advisor role, with exposure to manufacturing/operational environments
• Demonstrated experience conducting audits, incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Strong understanding of Australian health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and coach leaders and employees on safety best practice.
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel to support operational sites.

What we prefer

• Qualification in Health & Safety, such as a Degree, Diploma or Certificate IV in WHS.
• Experience supporting field-based, operational, service or manufacturing environments.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and safety culture programs.
• Internal auditor training or similar safety-related certifications.

What we offer

• Access to discounted Health Insurance
• Peer to Peer Recognition via our 'AAA' Nominations and awards
• Wellbeing Committee focusing on Mental Health, Community Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, Social & Amenities

WhereFitmembership offering discounts on gyms, apparel and more

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access solutions, we enable seamless movement in secure, safe, and sustainable spaces.

With over 16,000 employees worldwide, we are a global leader in access solutions across industries including healthcare, aviation, education, hospitality and more. We focus on innovation, collaboration, and creating real impact for our customers and communities.

At dormakaba, you're encouraged to take initiative, grow your skills, and build your career alongside a global team shaping the future of access.