Work Health Safety (WHS) Advisor

Australian Sports Commission; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Onsite facilities (cafe, gym, pool)

Priority childcare for AIS Caretaker’s

Corporate discount on AIS Shop merch

Access to Clearinghouse for Sport

Annual training allowances

L&D calendar access

Generous superannuation 15.4%

Job summary

The Australian Sports Commission in Canberra is seeking a Work Health Safety (WHS) Advisor to lead safety, wellbeing and prevention initiatives across the ASC. You will partner with leaders to identify risks, strengthen controls and implement practical solutions that enhance safety and employee wellbeing.

This ongoing, full-time role is part of the Safety, Safeguarding & Prevention Team. You will monitor programs, prepare reports and provide specialist guidance to leaders and staff across

Qualifications

• Relevant WHS qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting WHS and wellbeing programs in a large organisation.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation and psychosocial risk obligations.
• Ability to analyse risk and workforce data to identify trends.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and advisory skills.
• Ability to prepare reports and supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and improvement of WHS, wellbeing, and prevention programs.
• Partner with leaders to identify risks and implement practical controls.
• Monitor program effectiveness and report on outcomes.
• Coordinate stakeholders and ensure organisational obligations are met.
• Provide specialist advice to support safe and healthy workplaces.

Skills

WHS qualification

Workplace health and safety experience

Psychosocial risk management

Incident analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting & documentation

WHS legislation knowledge

Implement safety programs

Tools

Risk assessment tools

Job description

Australian Sports Commission – Canberra ACT

• $109,623 - $126,389 + 15.4% superannuation - ASC Grade 5
• Ongoing Full Time

• Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne

Applications close at 11:30pm AEST Wednesday, 18 November 2026 (late applications will not be accepted).

The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.

Are you up for the challenge?

About the team

The Safety, Safeguarding & Prevention Team provides specialist advice, support and assurance across workplace safety, wellbeing, psychosocial risk, injury management, safeguarding and prevention. The team works collaboratively with leaders and employees across the ASC to identify risks, strengthen controls, improve organisational capability and support safe, healthy and respectful workplaces.

About the role

The Work Health Safety (WHS) Advisor leads the development, implementation and continuous improvement of designated workplace safety, psychosocial safety, wellbeing and prevention initiatives across the ASC. The role partners with leaders and stakeholders to identify risks, strengthen controls and implement practical solutions that improve organisational capability, safety performance and employee wellbeing.

Working within the Safety, Safeguarding & Prevention Team, the position is responsible for managing assigned WHS, psychosocial safety, wellbeing and prevention programs, monitoring implementation and effectiveness, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring organisational obligations are met. Through specialist advice, risk management, reporting and program leadership, the role contributes to safe, healthy and respectful workplaces across the ASC.

About you

We are looking for an experienced WHS Advisor who is passionate about creating psychologically safe and healthy workplaces where employees can thrive.

The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant WHS qualification or equivalent experience.
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in workplace health and safety, wellbeing, injury management, psychosocial risk, organisational risk or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience supporting WHS, wellbeing, injury management, psychosocial risk management or workplace risk functions within a complex organisational environment.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation, psychosocial risk obligations and contemporary workplace safety and wellbeing practices.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse risk, incident and workforce information to identify trends, support recommendations and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory skills, including the ability to provide practical advice and guidance to leaders and employees.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare reports, recommendations and supporting documentation relating to workplace safety, wellbeing or organisational risk matters.

This position is offered as an ONGOING position.

Why work with us?

• Options for flexible working arrangements.
• Annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals.
• Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development.
• Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
• Corporate discount on AIS Shop merchandise.
• Access to Clearinghouse for Sport, an information sharing platform for Sporting professionals.

• Free onsite parking
• Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
• Priority placement for your children to access the award winning, onsite AIS Caretaker’s Cottage Childcare Centre.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:

• Contact Officer: Dean Salzke, Director - Safety, Safeguarding & Prevention
• Email address: ***********@ausport.gov.au

Eligibility

To be eligible for this position applicants are required to be Australian citizens only and must be able to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance. As part of the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework the ASC is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and leading the way in Child Safety across the sports sector. This position requires a Working with Vulnerable/Children People check to obtain employment.

Notes

• As part of this position, the role occupant may have access to sensitive, and potentially distressing information in the areas of sexual misconduct and child safeguarding.
• The ASC is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo screening processes prior to appointment.
• Should a merit pool be established for this position, it may be used to fill ongoing or fixed term opportunities as they arise within 18 months from the date advertised.
• The ASC operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and is separate to the Public Service Act 1999. The ASC accepts most leave liability and recognition of prior service if you are currently employed at a Commonwealth agency.
• If you are experiencing issues or have any questions with the e-recruitment system, please contact the People & Culture Hub via email ******@ausport.gov.au or phone [phone]***.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located, the Ngunnawal people and recognises any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the people of the Yugambeh Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The ASC extends this acknowledgment to all the Traditional Custodians of the lands and First Nations peoples throughout Australia and would like to pay respects to all Elders past and present. The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to society and sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality.

Application and Job Description

The Job Description can be downloaded from the attachment below. The application form will be considered as per standard practice.