Health and Safety Advisor

Company Description

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS's global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Job Description

SGS are  looking for a proactive and collaborative Health & Safety Advisor to champion workplace health, safety, and wellbeing across our operations in Wingfield. Regular travel to site will be required. In this role, you'll work closely with leaders, teams, and contractors to embed safe systems of work, strengthen our safety culture, and ensure compliance with all relevant WHS legislation and company standards.

Responsibilities for the role will include, however not limited to:

• Support the rollout and integration of the SGS Management System and site Safe Systems of Work (SSoW).
• Coach and mentor managers, supervisors, and team members to understand and apply safety requirements in daily operations.
• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns to engage and inform the workforce.
• Identify site training and competency needs based on corporate objectives, legislation, and risk profile.
• Ensure all personnel understand their obligations under OSH/WHS legislation.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, codes of practice, and organisational standards.
• Support hazard identification, risk assessment, and implementation of controls.
• Promote consistent risk management practices, ensuring workers are trained in tools such as Take 5s and JHAs.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and testing emergency management procedures.
• Conduct inspections, safety observations, and audits to monitor compliance with the Safety Management System, legislation, and best practice.
• Undertake regular site visits to assess processes, risk management, safety behaviours, inspections, and audits

You'll be part of a team that values safety as a core priority, supports continuous learning, and encourages innovative approaches to keeping our people safe. We offer competitive remuneration, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• Diploma in Health & Safety (minimum) with a degree or post-graduate qualification desirable; or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Knowledge of manufacturing or petroleum industries is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong understanding of Australian WHS legislation, standards, and codes of practice.
• Experience in a similar role within multi-site or multi-business environments.
• Current National Police Clearance and driver licence.

Additional information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work

•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business

•    Paid parental leave

•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations

•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers

•    Ongoing learning & development 

•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)

•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.