WHS Advisor: Proactive Safety, Injury & Return-to-Work

Alexander Appointments; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Appointments is seeking an experienced WHS Advisor to support safety across a national operation in New South Wales. You will partner with leaders and frontline teams, translating inspections and audits into practical improvements while managing workers’ compensation, injury management and return‑to‑work activities.

You will balance technical advice with collaboration, challenge unsafe practices, and help teams implement workable safety solutions, contributing to a safer, more

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in a WHS advisory role.
• A Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety, or relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant state WHS legislation and practical risk management.
• Demonstrated experience in workers compensation, injury management and return-to-work coordination.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, workplace audits and risk assessments.
• The ability to engage frontline employees, contractors, supervisors and senior leaders.
• Strong organisational skills, accurate report writing and a proactive approach to follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to identify, assess and manage risks across day-to-day activities.
• Coordinate workers compensation claims and return-to-work plans with employees, managers, brokers, insurers and rehabilitation providers.
• Turn findings from inspections, audits and investigations into practical improvements with clear ownership and follow-up.
• Provide advice on WHS obligations and keep policies and safe work practices relevant to operational needs.
• Engage employees through toolbox talks, training and consultation with teams and Health and Safety Representatives.
• Support identification and management of psychosocial hazards and maintain safety records and action tracking.
• Help managers strengthen accountability and embed consistent safety practices across teams.
• Provide day-to-day admin support, keeping documentation and system records up to date.

Skills

WHS advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Incident investigations

Risk assessment

Report writing

Education

Certificate IV/ Diploma in WHS

Job description

Alexander Appointments is seeking an experienced WHS Advisor to support safety across a national operation in New South Wales. You will partner with leaders and frontline teams, translating inspections and audits into practical improvements while managing workers’ compensation, injury management and return‑to‑work activities.

You will balance technical advice with collaboration, challenge unsafe practices, and help teams implement workable safety solutions, contributing to a safer, more