WHS Advisor

Hays

  • Long term contract until July 2027
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Western Sydney

Your new company

Hays is proud to partner with a leading NSW Government organisation within the Housing Portfolio to recruit an experienced Work Health & Safety (WHS) Advisor. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-impact team driving safety, compliance, and risk management initiatives across a large and complex environment.

Your new role

As the WHS Advisor, you will provide high-quality safety support across the division, ensuring a whole-of-lifecycle approach to WHS. You will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture, providing expert advice, and supporting the implementation of WHS management systems and risk programs.

  • Provide timely WHS advice to ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures
  • Review and improve WHS systems, policies, and frameworks
  • Conduct audits and recommend continuous improvement strategies
  • Support teams with risk management, hazard identification, and safe work practices
  • Assist in incident, hazard, and near-miss investigations, including corrective actions
  • Coordinate WHS committees and stakeholder engagement activities
  • Facilitate workshops to drive awareness and capability uplift
  • Prepare WHS reports, performance metrics, and insights for senior leadership
  • Monitor and report on duress system usage

What you'll need to succeed

  • Tertiary qualifications in WHS or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience in WHS within a complex organisation
  • Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, policies, and compliance requirements
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and promote a positive safety culture
  • Experience in audits, investigations, and risk management frameworks

What you'll get in return

  • Long-term contract through to 12 July 2027
  • Opportunity to work on meaningful programs within the public sector
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Competitive hourly rate

What you need to do now

If you're passionate about driving safety outcomes and making a tangible impact, apply now or email ***email_hidden*** for a confidential discussion.