WHS & Wellbeing Advisor | Flexible, Impactful Safety Leader

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government in Canberra seeks a Work Health Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to join the City Presentation Branch. You will partner with managers to identify risks, conduct audits and investigations, and develop practical safety solutions across diverse service environments.

The role requires strong communication, knowledge of WHS legislation, and a commitment to proactive safety culture and employee wellbeing within ABW and operational settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
• Current C Class Driver Licence.
• Experience in WHS in operational/high-risk environments.
• Experience conducting investigations, audits and risk assessments.
• Hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert WHS and wellbeing advice to managers and staff.
• Identify and manage workplace risks and conduct audits and investigations.
• Develop practical safety solutions and improve WHS systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen safety culture.
• Support wellbeing initiatives across the service delivery environments.

Skills

WHS advisory experience

Risk assessments & audits

Analytical & problem-solving

Stakeholder relationship building

Safety culture & wellbeing

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

ACT Government in Canberra seeks a Work Health Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to join the City Presentation Branch. You will partner with managers to identify risks, conduct audits and investigations, and develop practical safety solutions across diverse service environments.

The role requires strong communication, knowledge of WHS legislation, and a commitment to proactive safety culture and employee wellbeing within ABW and operational settings.