Position Title: Safety, Health, and Wellbeing (WHS) Advisor
Location: East Perth, WA
Contract Length: 6 Months + (with potential for extension)
Pay Rate: $70.00 per hour + Superannuation
Vacancies: 1
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Safety, Health, and Wellbeing (SHW) Advisor for an initial 6-month contract based in East Perth. This dynamic role bridges the gap between corporate safety strategy and frontline operations.
As a trusted partner to diverse directorates and project teams, you will combine analytical rigor with a collaborative, coaching-focused mindset. You will be responsible for translating corporate SHW policies into practical, on-the-ground standards, analyzing safety trends to mitigate risks, and driving a positive safety culture across both corporate and construction environments.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Advisory: Provide specialist advice to directorates and project teams on the application, intent, and execution of corporate SHW policies, procedures, and standards.
Systemic Improvement: Undertake structured reviews of corporate SHW policies, procedures, and supporting tools in close consultation with key stakeholders to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
Data Analytics & Reporting: Analyze safety trends and data to identify emerging SHW risks. Deliver dependable insights, comprehensive reports, and actionable recommendations to the business and corporate SHW teams.
Risk Management & Auditing: Facilitate and participate in risk workshops. Conduct thorough incident investigations and internal audits across corporate, directorate, and construction site levels.
Systems Management: Manage, update, and oversee activities within assigned areas of the corporate SHW electronic reporting system to ensure strict data integrity.
Coaching & Mentoring: Provide active on-the-ground support, coaching, and mentoring to managers, workers, and safety personnel to build capabilities and promote true safety ownership.
Stakeholder Engagement: Attend and actively contribute to safety committee meetings, risk workshops, and deliver clear, professional briefings to diverse audiences.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Strategic Advisory Capabilities: A deep understanding of modern safety frameworks and a proven track record of advising diverse project teams on policy intent.
Analytical Rigor: A keen eye for detail with the ability to translate complex safety data and trends into strategic business recommendations.
Proactive Risk Management: Proven experience conducting internal audits, structured incident investigations (e.g., ICAM), and facilitating risk workshops spanning from corporate offices to construction environments.
Influencing & Coaching Mindset: A natural ability to mentor and influence personnel at all levels—from frontline construction workers to senior management.
Technical Proficiency: High competence in managing and navigating electronic SHW reporting software/database management systems.
Communication Skills: Strong collaborative and communication skills, comfortable presenting at committee meetings and writing high-quality executive safety reports.
A Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), Workplace Health & Safety (WHS), or a related discipline.
Formal training in a recognized incident investigation methodology (e.g., ICAM or TapRooT) is highly desirable.
Internal/Lead Auditor certification (ISO 45001) is advantageous.
A valid WA Construction Induction Training Card (White Card).
A valid WA Driver’s License (for potential site travel).
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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