AS06 WHS Adviser

About the role

A South Australian Government regulator, represented by Hudson, is seeking an experienced Work Health and Safety (WHS) Adviser (AS06 classification) to report to the Manager, People and Culture. The role provides specialist advice, strengthens workplace safety practices and supports the development of WHS policies, procedures and systems. It is a purely WHS-focused position, with injury management excluded. The engagement is a temporary contract of up to 12 months, based in Adelaide CBD with hybrid flexibility, and a current National Police Clearance is required.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert WHS advice, guidance and support to managers and employees.
• Develop, review and maintain WHS policies, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Apply risk management strategies and support hazard identification.
• Monitor WHS risks, incidents, compliance and organisational performance.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of WHS systems and frameworks.
• Coordinate WHS audits, assessments and improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports, analysis and recommendations for senior leaders and executives.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external government networks, and promote consultation and a proactive safety culture.

Required profile

• Relevant qualifications in Work Health and Safety.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing WHS policies, procedures and management systems.
• Experience supporting WHS audits, compliance reviews and continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Sound judgement when managing sensitive or complex WHS matters.
• A qualification in risk management, WHS auditing or training and development is advantageous.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) and associated legislation and standards.
• Risk management, hazard identification and incident investigation.

The role offers exposure to policy development, risk management, governance and executive-level reporting, and the pay rate for Australian-based contract and temporary roles is inclusive of the mandatory 25% casual loading.