Safety Advisor

Proteqt; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Professional development

One day work from home per week (prob.

Autonomy to drive safety outcomes

Job summary

Proteqt is seeking a Safety Advisor in Camberwell, Melbourne to drive practical safety improvements across a diverse client base. You will work with operations, contractors and clients to strengthen safety practices, ensure compliance and deliver targeted training.

With a Minimum Certificate IV WHS and experience in facilities management or high-risk environments, you will audit sites, investigate incidents, and maintain safety management systems while supporting continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV WHS is required.
• Experience in facilities management or other high-risk environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of safety legislation, risk assessments and incident investigations is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site safety inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and review safety management systems, policies, SWMS and compliance documentation.
• Partner with operations and contractors to promote safe work practices.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks and training initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits and safety improvement initiatives.

Skills

Workplace safety

Stakeholder engagement

Auditing

Education

Certificate IV WHS

Tools

SWMS templates

Job description

Drive practical safety outcomes across a diverse portfolio of sites with a nationally established facilities services organisation.

• Competitive salary plus a car allowance
• Supportive leadership, autonomy and professional development
• Camberwell-based role with a mix of office and site engagement

Safety Advisor

Drive practical safety outcomes across a diverse portfolio of sites with a nationally established facilities services organisation.

• Competitive salary plus a car allowance
• Supportive leadership, autonomy and professional development
• Camberwell-based role with a mix of office and site engagement

About the organisation

Our client is a well-established, nationally recognised provider of integrated facilities services, delivering essential cleaning, maintenance and property solutions across Australia. With a diverse customer portfolio spanning commercial, healthcare, education, government and industrial environments, the organisation has built a strong reputation for service excellence, reliability and long-standing client partnerships.

With an established national footprint and a collaborative, people-focused culture, the business is committed to providing safe working environments for its employees, contractors and customers. Its supportive leadership team values genuine relationships, accountability and continuous improvement, creating an environment where people are encouraged to contribute, develop and make a meaningful impact. Based in Camberwell, the role involves regular travel to client sites across Victoria, with occasional interstate travel.

About the role

Reporting to an experienced and supportive safety leader, you will work closely with operational managers, frontline employees, contractors and clients to strengthen safety practices, maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement. This is a hands-on role offering genuine autonomy, combining safety systems and compliance responsibilities with regular site engagement.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting site safety inspections, audits and risk assessments, identifying hazards and implementing practical controls.
• Investigating incidents and near misses, ensuring corrective and preventative actions are implemented and closed out.
• Maintaining and reviewing safety management systems, policies, procedures, SWMS and compliance documentation.
• Partnering with operational teams and contractors to promote safe work practices and meet legislative requirements.
• Delivering safety inductions, toolbox talks and training initiatives to build awareness and engagement.
• Supporting internal and external audits, reporting requirements and ongoing safety improvement initiatives.

About you

You are an approachable, self-motivated safety professional who enjoys building relationships, engaging with people and making safety practical and relevant to day-to-day operations.

You bring a sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, combined with the confidence to work autonomously, influence stakeholders and proactively drive outcomes.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• Minimum Certificate IV WHS
• Previous experience in a safety position ideally within facilities management, property services or other operational high risk environment
• Strong working knowledge of safety legislation, risk assessments, incident investigations and safety management systems
• The ability to build trusted relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach, with strong accountability and attention to detail
• Confidence engaging with a diverse, multicultural workforce and influencing positive safety behaviours

What's on offer

• Competitive salary package + $10,000 car allowance
• Supportive and experienced leadership, with genuine mentoring and guidance
• Autonomy to manage your responsibilities and drive positive safety outcomes
• Opportunities for continued professional development and further qualifications
• Exposure to a diverse range of operational environments and stakeholders
• Flexibility to work one day from home per week following probation

proteqt Talent Solutions actively embraces diversity in the workforce through inclusive community representation of gender, culture, thought, and work arrangements.