Health and Safety Advisor - 3 month contract

zenergy JobAdder ·www.zenergygroup.com.au

Location Wollongong, Illawarra and South Coast, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Work Health & Safety (OH&S)
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Our client, an iconic organisation, is currently seeking the services of an HSE Advisor to work a 3-month initial contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional with strong experience in manufacturing, materials or heavy industry (high risk) to join a high-profile operation and make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide day-to-day health, safety, and environmental (HSE) advice and support to site operations and leadership teams
  • Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and drive corrective actions
  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and hazards, ensuring root cause analysis and effective corrective/preventative actions
  • Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSE policies, procedures, and management systems
  • Deliver HSE inductions, training, and toolbox talks to employees and contractors
  • Monitor compliance with relevant WHS/OHS legislation, codes of practice, and company standards
  • Maintain accurate HSE records, statistics, and reporting (including incident/injury data and lead/lag indicators)
  • Support emergency preparedness and response planning
  • Engage and consult with employees, contractors, and stakeholders to foster a positive safety culture
  • Assist with internal and external audits and certification processes 
Skills & Experience Required
  • Diploma or Degree in Work Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field
  • Proven experience in an HSE Advisor role or similar, ideally within manufacturing, materials or heavy industry environments
  • Sound knowledge of relevant WHS/OHS legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Strong incident investigation and risk assessment skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational/time management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSE reporting/management systems
  • Relevant certifications 
  • Happy to be onsite 5 days a week
To be considered for this role, please apply by submitting an up-to-date word version of your CV. For more information, please reach out to Matt on 1300 333 400. 

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The Health and Safety Advisor - 3 month contract role with zenergy JobAdder is based in Wollongong, NSW, AU.
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