Whs Advisor

CBC Staff Selection; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client is a well-established organisation focusing on practical support and safety initiatives across regional Queensland. They seek an experienced WHS Advisor to provide practical advice on workplace health, safety and wellbeing.

Based in Cairns, you will report to the HR Manager and drive WHS compliance, incident management and return-to-work programs. You will develop policies, deliver training, investigate incidents, monitor performance and foster a positive safety culture with leaders

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety (or equivalent) or 5+ years WHS experience.
• Experience interpreting WHS requirements and translating into practical policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and regularly review WHS policies, procedures and management systems to maintain compliance.
• Provide clear WHS advice to leaders and employees to support safe work practices.
• Support incident investigations, workplace inspections and risk assessments.
• Monitor WHS performance and compile reports for senior leadership.
• Develop and deliver WHS training and awareness initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders to promote safety, wellbeing and injury-prevention initiatives.
• Coordinate the Health and Safety Committee with ongoing communication.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Policy interpretation

MS Office proficiency

Incident investigation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in WHS or related field

Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management or Return to Work Coordination (advantage)

Tools

WHS management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation with a strong sense of purpose, working alongside businesses, individuals and community groups to create opportunities that lead to lasting change. Through practical support, capability building and employment initiatives, they help strengthen communities and improve outcomes across regional and remote Queensland.

The Opportunity

An opportunity is available for an experienced WHS Advisor to support workplace health, safety and wellbeing across the organisation. Reporting to the HR Manager, this Cairns-based role will provide practical advice and support to leaders and employees while overseeing WHS compliance, incident management, Workers’ Compensation claims and return-to-work programs. Working across a diverse workforce, you will play a key role in ensuring people go home safe each day while helping to strengthen systems, processes and a positive safety culture.

• Develop, implement and regularly review WHS policies, procedures and management systems to maintain compliance with current legislation, codes of practice, contractual requirements and recognised industry standards.
• Provide clear, practical and responsive WHS advice to leaders and employees, supporting informed decision-making and encouraging consistent application of safe work practices across the organisation.
• Support incident investigations, workplace inspections and risk assessments, identifying contributing factors and recommending practical corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor organisational compliance, WHS performance and emerging trends, preparing accurate reports and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Develop and deliver engaging WHS training and awareness initiatives that meet legislative requirements and strengthen employee understanding of workplace safety responsibilities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop safety, wellbeing and injury-prevention initiatives that promote a positive, healthy and inclusive working environment.
• Coordinate the Health and Safety Committee, including meeting preparation, administration, ongoing communication and liaison with committee members and Health and Safety Representatives.

Your Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline, or a minimum of five years’ relevant WHS experience.
• Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice, risk management principles and incident investigation processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing Workers’ Compensation claims, injury management and return-to-work programs.
• The ability to confidently interpret WHS requirements and translate them into practical policies, procedures and workplace solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and report-writing capabilities, supported by strong attention to detail.
• Experience using WHS management systems and proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite.
• The ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and, where required, a Working with Vulnerable People clearance.
• The flexibility to undertake occasional travel to remote locations.
• A Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management or Return to Work Coordination will be highly regarded.

The Offer

This is an opportunity to join a well-established organisation where your work will have a genuine impact on employee safety, wellbeing and workplace outcomes.

• A permanent Cairns-based role with the opportunity to influence safety practices across the organisation.
• A varied position spanning WHS, Workers’ Compensation, injury management and employee wellbeing.
• The chance to identify improvements and contribute to the ongoing development of safety systems, programs and initiatives.
• Strong collaboration with leaders, HR and operational teams across the business.
• The opportunity to be part of an organisation that values inclusion, supports its people and makes a positive contribution to the communities it serves.

This is a full-time, ongoing position based in Cairns, working Monday to Friday. Applicants must be able to work from Cairns and have the legal right to work in Australia in a manner that allows them to meet the ongoing requirements of the position. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants who are relocating to Cairns should outline their proposed relocation and commencement timeframe in their application.

• Shape safety culture and influence meaningful organisational change
• Build strong partnerships with leaders across a diverse workforce
• Enjoy variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a lasting impact