Health & Safety Advisor - Esperance

About the Organisation
This organisation provides essential services across regional and remote Western Australia, operating in diverse, complex and high risk environments. With a strong focus on safety, operational excellence and supporting regional communities, they are committed to fostering a culture where safety and wellbeing are embedded into everything they do.

About the Role
This is a hands on and influential role that partners closely with leaders and frontline teams to provide practical safety advice, coaching and support across regional operations. Reporting to the SH&W Delivery Manager, you will play a key role in driving a positive safety culture, supporting compliance with legislation and strengthening the organisation's Safety & Health Management System.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coach and influence leaders and operational teams to build ownership, accountability and positive safety behaviours.
• Provide practical advice and support on safety management systems, policies, procedures, hazard management and legislative compliance.
• Support the delivery of the organisation's critical risk program and monitor the effectiveness of critical risk controls.
• Lead and support incident investigations using ICAM methodology, ensuring timely completion and effective corrective actions.
• Conduct workplace inspections and audits, providing practical recommendations to reduce risk and improve compliance.
• Analyse safety performance data and KPIs, identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and contribute to a range of safety improvement projects across the region.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver health and wellbeing initiatives and promote a proactive approach to workplace safety.

About You
You are an experienced Health & Safety professional who enjoys working alongside operational leaders to influence positive change. You have a practical, solutions focused approach and are confident building relationships across diverse workforces and geographically dispersed operations.
You will also bring:

• Qualificatons in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent), or significant equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience within high risk operational environments such as utilities, mining, construction, engineering or similar industries.
• Strong coaching, communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience implementing and continuously improving Safety Management Systems.
• Sound knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation and legislative compliance.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, audits and investigations.
• ICAM Investigation qualification (or similar) will be highly regarded.
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, First Aid and Injury Management qualifications are desirable.

Culture & Benefits
This permanent opportunity is based in Esperance, WA.

This offers:

• Salary plus superannuation 
• Housing allowance 
• Location allowance 
• Support from a trusted nad high performing team 
• Relocation support

This is a Monday to Friday role, offering genuine work life balance with no regular weekend work, while providing the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the safety and wellbeing of regional communities.

Like to know more?
Please contact Suzi Johnson by emailing your CV to sjohnson@thesafestep.com.au or click Apply to submit your application.