Health & Safety Advisor / Senior H&S Advisor - Hire or get hired
Your complete guide to the Health & Safety Advisor / Senior H&S Advisor Role: Duties, salary & hiring tips
Purpose of the Health & Safety Advisor / Senior H&S Advisor
The Health & Safety Advisor supports the development and implementation of safety systems and procedures, advising departments on risk mitigation and compliance.
Health & Safety Advisor / Senior H&S Advisor's duties and responsibilities
• Advisory Support:
Provide guidance on WHS practices and legislative compliance.
• Risk Assessment:
Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Training:
Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and safety training sessions.
• Reporting:
Maintain safety records and prepare incident reports.
• Continuous Improvement:
Support initiatives to improve health and safety culture.
Provide guidance on WHS practices and legislative compliance.
• Risk Assessment:
Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Training:
Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and safety training sessions.
• Reporting:
Maintain safety records and prepare incident reports.
• Continuous Improvement:
Support initiatives to improve health and safety culture.
Requirements and qualifications for a Health & Safety Advisor / Senior H&S Advisor
• 3–5 years’ experience in health and safety roles
• Understanding of WHS legislation and risk management
• Strong communication and training delivery skills
• Attention to detail in inspections and documentation
• Cert IV or relevant safety qualification
• Understanding of WHS legislation and risk management
• Strong communication and training delivery skills
• Attention to detail in inspections and documentation
• Cert IV or relevant safety qualification
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The focus on employee wellbeing is evident, with 81% of organisations offering Employee Assistance Programs and 45% providing health care subsidies. Work flexibility remains widespread, with 78% allowing flexible hours and 69% offering remote work options. As HR leaders refine attraction and retention strategies, investment in leadership, training, and AI integration will be critical to long-term workforce success.
