WHS Advisor

Hays • Full-time • WA - Perth, WA - Perth, Australia • 2w ago

My client is seeking a proactive and collaborative Work Health & Safety Advisor to lead operational WHS across our organisation. This is your chance to work closely with leaders, teams and the community to build practical capability, strengthen risk management, and embed safe work practices that support sustainable service delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead and develop WHS systems
Implement, maintain and continuously improve WHS management systems.
Prepare reports, analyse WHS data and provide actionable insights.
Coordinate internal audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
Maintain WHS records, registers, induction programs and reporting systems
Build capability across the organisation
Coach and support leaders to fulfil WHS responsibilities confidently.
Facilitate risk assessments
Strengthen safety conversations and promote safe work planning.
Support HSRs and the WHS Committee
Lead HSR capability building and coordinate training, appointments and engagement.
Manage bi‑monthly workplace inspections and support timely issue resolution.
Oversee injury management
Coordinate return-to-work processes and liaise with workers, doctors and insurers.
Advise leaders on injury management and fitness-for-work matters.
Drive wellbeing and emergency preparedness
Deliver the annual wellbeing plan and health monitoring programs.
Support emergency planning, training and statutory compliance.
Contractor and volunteer safety
Maintain contractor management processes and review WHS documentation.
Provide WHS advice to Contract Managers and monitor contractor compliance.

What you need to succeed:

Certificate IV (or higher) in Work Health & Safety
Strong understanding of the WHS Act 2020 (WA) and associated legislation
Experience in WHS advisory roles within complex organisations
Demonstrated capability to coach, influence and build safety culture
Strong investigative, analytical and problem‑solving skills
Incident investigation and corrective action experience
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Competency in Microsoft Office and WHS reporting systems
C Class Driver’s Licence, First Aid Certificate, White Card, National Police Clearance

Desirable