Workplace Health & Safety Advisor

As the Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor, you will provide a quality client focused WHS service to employees in the Alice Spring region.
You will support managers and employees in the delivery of a safe and healthy working environment to meet corporate objectives.

• Remuneration from $119,834 pa based on experience.
• You must be living or willing to relocate to Alice Springs to be considered.
• Relocation Assistance may be provided.

  About the Role

• Support and promote a positive safety culture.
• Regularly evaluate workplace performance and analyse WHS information and data to enhance overall performance.
• Develop and lead safety improvement initiatives that support the desired WHS culture while complying with relevant legislation requirements.
• Provide direction and assist leaders in operational safety requirements including controlling hazards, ICAM / 5 Why investigations, risk assessments and development of JSEA’s.
• Review and assist with the ongoing maintenance of policies, procedures, guidelines and audits.
• Prepare written reports and recommendations in relation to hazards, risk management, workplace health and safety, environmental and quality issues and trends.
• Deliver in house training to raise WHS standards and competency and to develop a strong WHS culture.
• Actively lead and influence WHS performance and assist with the reduction of risks, near hits, incidents and injuries.

• About You

• Proven ability to deliver WHS services in compliance with legislation, corporate objectives and industry best practice.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, contractor management and compliance.
• High level skills in the development, implementation, and aplication of WHS management systems and programs.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement to WHS management systems.
• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety / WHS or similar advantageous
• Previous experience developing and conducting work-based training and/or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment desirable.
• Previous experience in a utilities or heavy industry environment would be great.
• Northern Territory Driver’s Licence or equivalent essential.

Full working rights in Australia essential.