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Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Are you looking for an awesome place to work, where you can proudly be your authentic self, and be part of #oneteam?

We are looking for a passionate team player who aligns with our values and culture , takes pride in their unique contributions, and can challenge the status quo with disruptive thinking . If this sounds like you, come and join us

The role:

Vocus is seeking two Senior WHS Advisors to play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of workplace health and safety.

They can be based in Melbourne or Sydney.

As the Senior WHS Advisor, you will provide dedicated business partnering to Vocus, focusing on Workplace Health & Safety.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting frontline field managers in ensuring onsite WHS compliance with Build Standards and Practices, as well as State and Federal requirements, and provide tools and information for championing WHS on-site.
• Support in the implementation and monitoring of Hazard Identification and Risk Management processes, assist in reviewing SWMS for projects and construction activities, and manage incident investigations, including report preparation and recommendations.
• Assist Line Management in implementing and maintaining Contractor Management Workplace Health & Safety practices.
• Assist Line Management in implementing and maintaining the Critical Risk Management Assurance Program for their areas of responsibility.
• Offer resources and guidance for conducting effective daily pre-start meetings and Toolbox Meetings, along with providing strategies and support for conflict resolution.
• Contribute to the delivery and enhancement of audit and surveillance programs and aid in updating risk assessments and risk registers.
• Collaborate in developing and delivering safety-related training, including inductions and on-the-job training, and assist in employee rehabilitation and Return to Work planning.

General

• Working with Line Management to build and implement Workplace Health & Safety solutions in line with business strategy.
• Assisting with the delivery of all Workplace Health & Safety activities including, training needs analysis, training delivery, training vendor relationship management, course participation management, training logistics, and/or other services.
• Providing recommendations and solutions covering specific areas of Workplace Health & Safety including Return to Work planning, accidents and injuries investigation, corrective and preventative measures, organisational facility inspections, while complying with local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Identifying and delivering long-term strategies within the Workplace Health & Safety environment.
• Providing interpretation and counsel to Line Management regarding Workplace Health & Safety policies, programs, and practices.
• Researching issues and developing solutions to resolve Workplace Health & Safety business issues.
• Developing and implementing new Workplace Health & Safety policies, practices, and programs to meet organizational and Line Management needs.
• Assist in developing an organizational WHS vision and 3-year strategy.
• Assist in the management of ISO 45001 certification maintenance.

About You

This role is perfect for you if you are a relationship builder. You're not just a consultant; you are a people person. You thrive on building positive and collaborative relationships, not by policing, but by engaging and empowering others to excel.

If you are driven, passionate, organized and tenacious this role could be for you Some of the key attributes we look for are:

Key Qualifications:

• Between 7 and 10 years of comprehensive WHS experience.
• Extensive experience in workplace health and safety, ideally across complex operational or project environments.
• Strong understanding of contemporary WHS theory and safety science, including the role of systems thinking, work-as-done, and human performance in enabling safe work.
• Leadership, team building, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, collaborate, and influence across frontline teams, leaders, and executives.
• Experience coaching and mentoring others to think critically about risk, work design, and improvement opportunities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate safety concepts into practical business language.
• Confident operating at both strategic and operational levels, with sound business acumen.
• Skilled in WHS auditing and knowledge of ISO 45001, with the ability to balance assurance with learning.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and support continuous improvement.
• High proficiency in project management, stakeholder engagement, and the use of digital tools (e.g. Microsoft Office).

Attributes:

• Demonstrates curiosity, critical thinking, and a willingness to challenge assumptions to improve how work is understood and supported
• Collaborates with humility and builds trust across operational, frontline, and executive levels
• Adapts effectively during change and shows resilience in complex, uncertain, or high-pressure environments
• Values learning over blame and seeks to understand how work is really done, not just how it's imagined
• Upholds organisational values and demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and respect in all interactions
• Maintains discretion, sound judgement, and ethical behaviour when dealing with sensitive matters
• Contributes to a psychologically safe and constructive team culture

Qualifications & Education:

• Qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety will be highly regarded.
• Exposure to or formal study in contemporary safety science (e.g. systems thinking, Safety Differently, HOP, resilience engineering) –desirable
• Qualifications or experience in auditing, incident investigation, or training and assessment – desirable.

Special working conditions

• Some intrastate and interstate travel may be required (e.g. field and project site visits).
• Some after-hours availability may be required for the management of operational issues.

What We Offer

Working at Vocus will give you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to do extraordinary work. You will enjoy:

• Diverse and dynamic teams with a supportive and inclusive culture.
• Supportive career development plans with comprehensive ongoing training, support, and development opportunities.
• Flexible hours and a hybrid working environment
• Generous discounts on power, gas, mobile and internet; plus, discounts to over 400 retailers.
• Competitive leave benefits, including anniversary leave, purchased leave, parental leave, volunteering leave, study leave, and much more. We also offer a fifth week of annual leave when you hit five years of service
• Study assistance programs to excel your personal growth, learning and development.
• Health and wellness offerings, including access to our wellbeing initiatives that can help you from a financial, psychological, and physical perspective.

Working at Vocus is never just a job – it's personal. We're crazy about our customers and believe our people are the difference. Our wonderfully diverse team and a vibrant culture define us. We care about the impact we have on our people, our customers, and our communities and are committed to operating as a responsible, ethical business.

We pride ourselves on setting audacious and ambitious goals and believe that we can play our part in changing the Australian telecommunications landscape and make a fundamental difference to people's lives.

With us, you'll have the opportunity to lead and inspire teams, work on projects that are shaping the future of telecommunications and become part of a culture that thrives on creativity, encourages new ideas, and provides a collaborative and inclusive environment.

About Us

As Australia's specialist fibre and network solutions provider, we own and operate 25,000km of secure, high-capacity fibre connecting people, businesses, governments, and communities across Australia to the world. Through our well-known retail brands, we deliver simple and affordable broadband, mobile, voice and energy services with the purpose of Building Critical Connections. Enabling Better Possibilities.

Ready to take the next step?

If you like the sound of this role and think you'd do a great job, but are worried you don't tick every box, we encourage you to back yourself – we know that diverse groups are less-likely to apply for roles they're not 100% qualified for, but just as likely to succeed at them

We are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where all our team members feel like they belong. We know diversity makes us stronger and we encourage applications irrespective of background, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, identity, or ability.

If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process.

• 60 Miller St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia