WHS Advisor - Contract
- Location:
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Posted:
- 9th February 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 2979858
- Initial 3 month contract
- NSW State Govenment
- $700 p/d + super
Your new role
As the WHS Advisor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality work health and safety (WHS) compliance, reporting and advisory services that support organisational objectives. Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, you will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of WHS systems, policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements and contemporary best practice.
This role has a strong focus on governance, risk management and continuous improvement, while also delivering practical, people-centred safety and wellbeing solutions. You will provide expert advice across a diverse range of stakeholders and contribute to improving safety, wellbeing and workforce outcomes across the organisation.
- Deliver WHS compliance and reporting initiatives across the organisation, providing expert advice on legislative and regulatory requirements
- Analyse and report on WHS, workers' compensation and health data, identifying trends, emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop, implement and monitor WHS prevention and action plans across multiple sites.
- Provide expert guidance to managers and senior leaders on SafeWork NSW matters, including documentation, risk mitigation and regulatory engagement
- Conduct WHS audits, inspections and internal investigations, identifying gaps, root causes and evidence-based improvement strategies
- Coordinate WHS inspections and work closely with site managers to ensure risks are identified, monitored and remediated.
- Prepare high-quality WHS reports and briefings for Executive leadership, Audit and Risk Committees and Boards
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualifications in WHS or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Proven experience developing and implementing WHS policies, procedures and training programs
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, systems and best practice, including psychosocial risk management
- Demonstrated experience in WHS data collection, analysis and interpretation, with the ability to present insights clearly and effectively
- High-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and WHS information and record management systems
- A proactive, analytical approach and the ability to balance governance requirements with practical solutions
What you'll get in return
You'll be offered the opportunity to work in a values-driven organisation where safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement are genuinely prioritised. You will be supported by a collaborative team environment and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organisation.
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, or email jessica.collinson@hays.com.au
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