Work Health & Safety (WHS) Officer - Mandarin Speaking

NorthStone Talent Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthStone Talent Partners in Sydney is seeking a proactive WHS Officer to support workplace health and safety across logistics and warehouse operations. You will identify and manage safety risks, ensure compliance with Australian WHS regulations, and drive continuous improvement in workplace safety.

Working closely with operational teams, you will maintain a safe working environment, deliver safety training, and monitor performance with accurate records and regular reporting.

Qualifications

• WHS experience in logistics, warehousing, transport or distribution environments.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and safety regulations.
• Hands-on experience in risk assessments, inspections and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001; Mandarin language skills will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain WHS policies, procedures and safety standards across logistics and warehouse operations.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments and safety audits to identify and minimise hazards.
• Investigate workplace incidents and near misses, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Australian WHS legislation and relevant safety regulations.
• Deliver safety training, inductions and toolbox talks to employees and contractors.
• Monitor WHS performance, maintain accurate safety records and prepare regular reports.
• Work closely with operations teams to promote a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

WHS experience

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety training

ISO 45001

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS

Job description

NorthStone Talent Partners – Sydney CBD NSW

Our client is a global logistics company with a rapidly growing presence in Australia, operating across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. Backed by an established international network and strong global capabilities, the business is continuing to expand its Australian operations.

As the team grows, they are investing in local talent and creating a collaborative, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. The business is focused on delivering reliable, efficient and customer-focused logistics solutions, underpinned by technology and strong operational capability.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive WHS Officer to support workplace health and safety across our logistics and warehouse operations. You will be responsible for identifying and managing safety risks, ensuring compliance with Australian WHS regulations, and driving continuous improvement in workplace safety. Working closely with operational teams, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain WHS policies, procedures and safety standards across logistics and warehouse operations.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments and safety audits to identify and minimise hazards.
• Investigate workplace incidents and near misses, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Australian WHS legislation and relevant safety regulations.
• Deliver safety training, inductions and toolbox talks to employees and contractors.
• Monitor WHS performance, maintain accurate safety records and prepare regular reports.
• Work closely with operations teams to promote a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement.

About You

• Previous WHS experience in logistics, warehousing, transport or distribution environments.
• Sound knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and safety regulations.
• Hands‑on experience in risk assessments, workplace inspections and incident investigations.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS, or a relevant qualification.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and Mandarin language skills will be highly regarded.