WHS Advisor – Regional NSW

• Upper Hunter region
• Must have a driver’s license
• Well established regional NSW community

Are you a proactive WHS professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community? We are seeking a Work Health & Safety (WHS) Advisor to join a progressive Regional Council in New South Wales, supporting a strong safety culture across diverse operational environments.
 
Reporting to the Manager People & Wellbeing, this role will see you partner with leaders and teams to drive practical safety outcomes across both office and field-based settings.
 
About the Role

This is a predominantly office-based position with regular site visits across Council worksites. A company vehicle will be provided for inspections and stakeholder engagement.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite WHS inspections and audits across operational areas
• Support injury management and return-to-work processes in collaboration with leaders and external stakeholders
• Assist with the development, review and implementation of WHS policies, procedures and frameworks
• Provide guidance on contractor management and compliance requirements
• Contribute to risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective action tracking
• Promote safety awareness and continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation

About You

• Demonstrated experience in a WHS Advisor or similar safety-focused role
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, standards and best practice
• Experience supporting return-to-work and injury management processes
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and coach leaders
• Current Class C Driver Licence and willingness to travel to sites as required
• Relevant WHS qualifications (Certificate IV in WHS or higher)

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work in a diverse and community-focused organisation
• Varied role supporting both office and operational environments
• Relocation opportunity for candidates seeking a regional NSW lifestyle
• Supportive leadership and collaborative People & Wellbeing team

If you are passionate about creating safer workplaces and are open to relocating for a rewarding regional opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply via the link or reach out to Karen for a confidential discussion on 0418232886.
 


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