Whs Advisor - Transport

KTrans; Canning; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Secure WA family-owned employer

Career development

Supportive leadership

Reward & recognition programs

Wellbeing initiatives

Salary Sacrifice & Novated Leasing

Job summary

KTrans is seeking an experienced Workplace Health & Safety Advisor to lead safety initiatives across our Western Australian operations, based in Welshpool. You will work with operational teams to maintain high safety standards, provide practical guidance, and train staff to embed a strong safety culture in all activities.

Reporting to the Head of WHS, you will investigate incidents, manage risk, and contribute to the development of the HSEQ system while collaborating with a wider safety-focused

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety.
• Trainer & Assessor qualification is highly regarded.
• Experience with transport of bulk dangerous goods.
• Strong incident investigation and risk management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Identify hazards and communicate risks to operational teams.
• Promote safety through coaching and transparent communication.
• Investigate incidents, hazards and near misses; implement corrective actions.
• Conduct customer compliance inspections and consultations.
• Assist in ongoing development of the HSEQ Management System.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Champion the KTrans Pillars of Discipline, Loyalty, Accountability, Honesty, Pride.

Skills

Field safety leadership

Incident investigation

Communication skills

Risk management

Independence with teamwork

Education

Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety

Trainer & Assessor qualification

Job description

Description

As KTrans continues to grow, we’re excited to create a new opportunity for an experienced Workplace Health & Safety Advisor to join our team!

This isn’t just another safety role – it’s an opportunity to influence the way we work, build strong relationships across our operations, and continue to strengthen a workplace where teamwork, safety and accountability are part of everything we do.

At KTrans, we’re more than a transport and logistics company—we’re a proudly Western Australian, family owned business built on strong relationships, exceptional service, and a positive team culture.

Our values shape everything we do, guided by our KTrans Pillars of: Discipline ~ Loyalty ~ Accountability ~ Honesty ~ Pride.

We’re a growing business delivering premium end-to-end logistics solutions across Western Australia. Our diverse operations include express and linehaul transport, bulk waste transport, dangerous goods transport, wharf cartage, warehousing, regional distribution, and specialised transport solutions.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of WHS, you’ll play a key role in supporting our operational teams to maintain the highest standards of workplace health and safety.

Based in Welshpool, and working closely with our specialised LNG/LPG transport operation, you’ll provide practical safety leadership, ensuring that our people have the support, guidance and training they need to perform their roles safely, and helping us to meet and exceed the safety expectations of our customers.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be visible across operations, building trust with our people and helping embed a strong safety culture across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify hazards within operational work areas and communicate risks and control measures with operational teams.
• Promote industry best-practice safety through coaching, support and transparent communication.
• Investigate incidents, hazards and near misses, identifying root causes and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Conduct customer compliance inspections and consultations.
• Assist in the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the HSEQ Management System, including risk assessments and procedures.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Champion the KTrans Pillars of Discipline ~ Loyalty ~ Accountability ~ Honesty ~ Pride.

About You

You’re a proactive safety professional who enjoys being visible in the field, building strong relationships, and finding practical solutions that keep people safe.

To be Successful in this Role, You’ll Have:

• Minimum Certificate IV qualification in Workplace Health and Safety.
• Trainer & Assessor qualification (highly regarded but not essential).
• Experience working with the transport of bulk dangerous goods.
• Strong incident investigation and risk management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a wider team.
• A genuine passion for continuous improvement and workplace safety.

The Benefits

At KTrans, we value our people and believe great work deserves great support.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary package.
• Secure employment with a growing, family owned WA business.
• Career development and ongoing training opportunities.
• A supportive leadership team that values your contribution.
• Quarterly and annual Reward & Recognition programs.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Salary Sacrifice and Novated Leasing options.

Ready to Join Us?

KTrans are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from women, Australian Defence Force Veterans and Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders.

We would like to encourage people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures to apply.

No recruitment agencies please.