Your new company

Your new role

• Integrate safety into operational planning and decision-making.
• Provide insights and recommendations using safety data and trends.
• Support compliance with WHS legislation and industry standards.
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments and workplace inspections.
• Assist with audits, assurance activities and responses to regulatory notices.
• Promote early incident reporting and support the investigation process.
• Lead or assist with investigations of injuries, near misses and high‑potential events.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and monitored
• Review incident and ergonomic reports and identify risk trends.
• Assist leaders in managing psychosocial hazards including fatigue, workload, trauma exposure and occupational violence.
• Contribute to wellbeing, resilience and mental health initiatives. Prepare safety reports for leadership forums and committees.
• Maintain policies, procedures and frameworks.
• Support accreditation, audit processes and WHS reporting requirements.

What you'll need to succeed

• Tertiary qualifications in WHS, Occupational Health, Risk Management or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a WHS advisory or safety partnering role.
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation and risk management principles.
• Experience leading or supporting incident investigations.
• Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Desirable
• Experience in healthcare, clinical, laboratory or multi‑site environments.
• ICAM or equivalent investigation training.
• Return-to‑Work certification (or willingness to obtain).

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to shape and build elements of the WHS function.
• Exposure to a highly varied, national operational environment.
• Support from external safety specialists and internal HR team.
• Hybrid working model (after onboarding period).
• Competitive salary package and career growth opportunities.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to sophie.cronin@hays.com.au

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