WHSE Advisor

HBT Group; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

HBT Australia is seeking a Work Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor to ensure compliance with WHS and environmental regulations and to implement employee training programs. The role promotes a proactive safety culture and requires experience in risk assessment, incident investigation and emergency planning.

The position involves delivering training across levels, developing policies, and collaborating with management. A competitive remuneration package and travel as needed are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant industry experience.
• Certificate IV in occupational health and safety or related field.
• 5+ years in WHS/training roles, preferably in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of WHS principles, legislation and Australian standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel and work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Keep up to date with WHS regulations, standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with management to identify training needs and priorities.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate comprehensive training programs across the organisation.
• Champion workplace safety and promote hazard identification and risk mitigation.
• Create and monitor WHS policies and procedures for compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and inspections, recommending corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses to determine root causes and prevention strategies.
• Develop emergency response plans including evacuation and first aid procedures.

Skills

WH&S training

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Presentation skills

LMS experience

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certificate IV in OHS

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

LMS platforms

Job description

As a Work Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of employees within the organisation. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as implementing training programs for employees, fostering a strong safety culture within the organisation by promoting awareness, accountability and participation in safety initiatives. The goal is to create an environment where employees are encouraged to report safety concerns and actively participate in safety programs.

Responsibilities:

• Keep abreast of relevant health and safety regulations, industry standards, codes of practice and best practices to ensure advice and training programs are current and compliant.
• Collaborate with management to identify training needs based on job role and organisational priorities
• Develop, deliver and evaluate comprehensive training programs on various aspects of workplace health and safety to employees at all levels of the organisation, including new hire induction and orientations, refresher courses and specialised training as needed including, mandatory licence training and renewal, workplace hazards, and industry risks.
• Serve as a champion for workplace safety by fostering awareness, accountability and a proactive approach to hazard identification and risk mitigation.
• Create, implement and monitor workplace health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and promote a safe work environment.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and inspections to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective action.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, or near-misses to determine root causes and develop strategies for prevention.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures, first aid protocols, and communication strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and or relevant industry experience.
• Certificate IV in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Safety Professional) are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to influence behavioural change and promote a proactive, positive safety culture.
• 5 or more years in a similar position in workplace health and safety training, preferably in a manufacturing, operational or heavy industry environment.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety principles, legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to facilitate group discussions effectively.
• Ability to build rapport with employees at all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining WHS management systems, procedures and safe work practices.
• Application of risk management principles, hazard identification and the hierarchy of controls.
• Experience investigating incidents, near misses and hazards, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Confidence to challenge unsafe practices constructively and hold stakeholders accountable for agreed actions.
• Familiarity with instructional design principles and adult learning theory. Experience developing training materials and delivering presentations is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and experience with learning management systems (LMS) or other training platforms is preferred.

• Strong understanding of Workplace Health & Safety Regulations, legislation, codes of practice, and relevant Australian Standards within NSW and QLD. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• High attention to detail and ability to write workplace policies and reports.
• Comfortable working across different teams, sites and operational priorities.
• Ability to travel when required.
• ICAM Lead Investigators course training.

A competitive remuneration package along with employee benefits is on offer.

HBT Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workforce.