Health and Safety Advisor

Responsibilities

• Provide expert H&S advice, coaching and support to managers, supervisors, employees and contractors
• Support consistent risk management practices, including training in tools such as Take 5s and JHAs
• Lead identification and risk assessment of chemical hazards on site
• Ensure compliance with chemical management requirements including registers, SDS, labelling, storage and segregation
• Facilitate reporting and recording of incidents, hazards and near misses
• Lead or support incident investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions
• Conduct inspections, audits and site visits to verify compliance and safe work practices
• Support implementation and maintenance of the H&S Management System
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, Codes of Practice and Australian Standards
• Deliver H&S training and awareness programs
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of H&S and chemical safety standards

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Health & Safety (degree or postgraduate) or equivalent experience
• Current Driver’s License
• National Police Clearance
• Proven experience in a site-based Health & Safety Advisor role within operational environments
• Strong experience managing chemical hazards, hazardous substances and/or dangerous goods
• Hands-on experience conducting chemical risk assessments and implementing controls
• Sound knowledge of chemical registers, SDS, labelling, storage and segregation requirements
• Experience in incident investigation, audits and inspections involving high-risk hazards
• Solid understanding of Australian WHS legislation and hazardous chemicals Codes of Practice

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering and blood donations
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning & development
• Career development opportunities globally
• SGS Rewards employee benefits platform

About the Company

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence.