Hybrid Health & Safety Advisor

Ezisuite Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaseback vehicle (private-use)

Free onsite parking

Work from home option (up to 2 days)

Job summary

Woollahra Council is seeking a motivated Health and Safety Advisor to join the People, Safety and Performance team on a permanent full-time basis. You will support workplace health, safety and wellbeing, conducting risk assessments, audits and incident investigations, and contributing to the Safety Management System.

You will embed a positive safety culture, promote consultation, and work across all locations from the Alexandria Depot, with potential to work from home up to two days per week.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Work Health and Safety, Risk Management, with demonstrated relevant and industry experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk management methodologies and their practical application in the workplace.
• Sound data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Relevant and practical experience in injury management, workers compensation insurance and claims.
• High-level oral, written, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, develop work plans and manage projects to meet objectives and deadlines.
• High-level analytical and investigative skills.
• Demonstrated skills in delivering training to staff at all levels.
• Experience in incident investigations, including leading critical incident investigations.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with all levels of the workforce.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.
• Accredited incident investigator, such as ICAM or similar.
• Auditor qualifications, such as Exemplar Global or similar.
• Training qualification at a minimum Certificate IV level.
• Return to Work Coordinator certification and experience.
• Mental Health First Aider certification.
• Previous experience in Local Government operations is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice on health, safety and wellbeing across Council operations.
• Undertake risk assessments and workplace audits.
• Support incident investigations and contribute to continuous improvement of the Safety Management System.
• Embed a positive safety culture by promoting consultation and shared accountability.
• Support wellbeing initiatives, including psychosocial hazard identification and management.
• Based at the Alexandria Depot and support Woollahra locations and in the field.
• Collaborate with managers, staff and stakeholders to meet objectives and deadlines.

Skills

Risk assessment

Work Health & Safety

Data analysis

Incident investigations

Training delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Work Health and Safety

Bachelor degree in WHS

ICAM accreditation

Exemplar Global auditor

Certificate IV training

Return to Work Coordinator

Mental Health First Aid

Job description

Woollahra Council is seeking a motivated Health and Safety Advisor to join the People, Safety and Performance team on a permanent full-time basis. You will support workplace health, safety and wellbeing, conducting risk assessments, audits and incident investigations, and contributing to the Safety Management System.

You will embed a positive safety culture, promote consultation, and work across all locations from the Alexandria Depot, with potential to work from home up to two days per week.