WHS – Senior Advisor

Senior Work Health & Safety Advisor

Sydney-based | Some interstate travel required
Partnering with Safety Australia Group on behalf of a leading organisation

Not your typical WHS role
If you’re looking for a purely compliance-driven position, this isn’t it.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact, purpose-driven WHS role supporting operations.

Partnering with Safety Australia Group, our client is seeking a Senior WHS Advisor who can move beyond checklists and genuinely influence how safety is lived and breathed across diverse teams.

Why this role stands out
You’ll be working across an organisation where risks aren’t theoretical , they’re real, varied, and constantly evolving. From operational teams and contractors to public-facing environments, your ability to think critically, adapt quickly, and influence effectively will define your success.
You won’t just “support safety.” You’ll help shape it.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Partnering with leaders and teams to design and embed practical, fit-for-purpose safety solutions
• Applying strong risk management principles to identify, assess, and control diverse operational risks
• Leading audits, system reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Delivering clear, evidence-based insights that drive WHS outcomes
• Coaching and influencing supervisors and managers to own and apply risk management practices
• Conducting incident investigations that go beyond surface-level findings to uncover root causes
• Supporting and mentoring WHS committees and frontline leaders
• Developing audit frameworks and contributing to structured safety systems
• Travelling periodically interstate to support on-site WHS delivery
• Designing and delivering targeted WHS training (desirable, not essential)

The challenges you’ll thrive on

• Navigating complex stakeholder environments and building trusted relationships
• Balancing operational realities with WHS requirements across multiple business units
• Managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, reactive environment
• Influencing without authority, and getting real buy-in

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety, Risk Management, or similar
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a WHS role within a complex or high-risk environment
• Strong experience in risk management, auditing, and incident investigation
• The ability to influence, coach, and engage stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Confidence working both strategically and hands-on in operations
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel interstate
• Senior First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

What you’ll gain

• A role with genuine purpose and visible impact
• Exposure to a diverse, dynamic, and highly engaging operational environment
• The opportunity to shape safety culture across multiple sites
• A collaborative partnership with Safety Australia Group and internal stakeholders
• The chance to grow your influence as a trusted WHS leader

Ready to make your mark?
If you’re a WHS professional who can balance technical expertise with real-world practicality, and you’re ready to step into a role where no two days are the same — we want to hear from you.

Apply now and play a key role in building safer, stronger workplaces.