WHSE Auditor

Whizdom; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

14% superannuation

Free onsite parking

Salary packaging benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Whizdom in Canberra seeks a Senior WHSE Internal Auditor to lead audits across health, safety and environmental activities. You will assess controls, report findings, and drive improvements with leadership and operations teams.

The role focuses on practical recommendations, ownership of the full audit lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with WHS legislation while supporting continuous improvement across sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience conducting internal audits.
• Lead Auditor qualifications and/or formal internal auditing training.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Experience auditing against compliance and governance requirements.
• Sound understanding of Australian WHS legislation and codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and lead WHSE audit engagements.
• Assess effectiveness of safety and environmental management controls.
• Analyze findings and prepare clear, evidence-based audit reports.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify practical improvement opportunities.
• Monitor corrective actions and verify implementation outcomes.
• Review WHSE policies and procedures to support legislative compliance.
• Provide trusted advice on WHSE performance, risk and compliance matters.
• Build positive relationships across operational and corporate teams.

Skills

Internal auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Audit reporting

Analytical thinking

Education

Lead Auditor qualifications

Internal auditing training

Job description

Senior WHSE Internal Auditor

About the Client

Our client is a well-established Australian organisation delivering complex engineering, manufacturing and technology capabilities in a highly regulated environment. With safety, quality and continuous improvement at the centre of its operations, the organisation is committed to maintaining robust WHSE systems and fostering a culture where people, performance and compliance go hand in hand.

This is an opportunity to join a business where your expertise will directly influence workplace safety, environmental performance and operational excellence across a diverse range of functions and sites.

Based in Canberra, this position requires Australian Citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior WHSE Internal Auditor to lead and deliver internal audits across a broad range of work health, safety and environmental activities.

This role goes beyond compliance checking. You will work closely with leaders, subject matter experts and operational teams to assess the effectiveness of WHSE controls, identify improvement opportunities and provide practical recommendations that support long-term business outcomes.

Reporting to the Senior WHSE Manager, you will take ownership of the full audit lifecycle, from planning and stakeholder engagement through to reporting, corrective action tracking and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, conducting and leading WHSE audit engagements
• Assessing the effectiveness of safety and environmental management controls
• Analysing findings and preparing clear, evidence-based audit reports
• Partnering with stakeholders to identify practical improvement opportunities
• Monitoring corrective actions and verifying implementation outcomes
• Reviewing WHSE policies and procedures to support ongoing legislative compliance
• Providing trusted advice on WHSE performance, risk and compliance matters
• Building positive working relationships across operational and corporate teams.

The Successful Candidate

To be successful, you will bring a strong background in internal auditing together with a sound understanding of WHSE legislation, management systems and best-practice compliance frameworks.

You will be a confident communicator who can engage constructively at all levels of an organisation and balance professional independence with a collaborative approach.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• At least five years' experience conducting internal audits
• Lead Auditor qualifications and/or formal internal auditing training
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
• Experience auditing against compliance and governance requirements
• A strong understanding of Australian WHS legislation and codes of practice
• Excellent analytical, report writing and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to work effectively across multiple priorities and stakeholder groups
• Membership of a recognised auditing body such as the Institute of Internal Auditors (desirable)
• Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance.

What is on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Six weeks annual leave
• 14% superannuation
• Free onsite parking
• Paid parental, defence, emergency services and compassionate leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary packaging benefits
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• The opportunity to influence safety culture and drive meaningful improvements across a complex operational environment.

Location and Contract Term

This role is Canberra based. This is a permanent role - 160k + super.

Security Requirements

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a NV1 security clearance.