Safety Advisor – Canberra Defence (Hybrid)

Compass Group Pty Limited; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Salary packaging

Health & wellbeing programs

Recognition program

Career development

Global organisation stability

Job summary

Compass Group Pty Limited is seeking a proactive Safety Advisor based in Canberra to support Defence sites across NSW and the ACT. You will drive a strong safety culture, provide expert WHS guidance, and promote safe, compliant workplaces while partnering with operational teams and a national HSEQ function.

The role involves regular travel to Defence sites, a hybrid work arrangement, and meaningful development within a global organisation committed to health, safety and quality performance.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety as a minimum requirement.
• Diploma or Degree in WHS is highly regarded.
• Experience in Health, Safety, Environment or related role.
• Strong incident investigation and risk management capability.
• Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain Defence Security Clearance.
• Current unrestricted driver's licence.
• Food safety experience or qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert WHS, environmental and food safety advice to operational teams.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop safe work procedures.
• Lead incident investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Support injury management and return-to-work processes.
• Audit sites and review compliance for safety standards.
• Coach leaders to strengthen safety capability.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety performance.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Incident investigation

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

ICAM training

Education

Certificate IV in WHS

Diploma or Degree in WHS

Job description

Compass Group Pty Limited is seeking a proactive Safety Advisor based in Canberra to support Defence sites across NSW and the ACT. You will drive a strong safety culture, provide expert WHS guidance, and promote safe, compliant workplaces while partnering with operational teams and a national HSEQ function.

The role involves regular travel to Defence sites, a hybrid work arrangement, and meaningful development within a global organisation committed to health, safety and quality performance.