WHS Advisor
Core
Provide technical Work Health and Safety (WHS) support for daily operations in a processing plant, ensuring compliance with Australian legislation and managing high-risk industrial controls.
Role type
On-site WHS Advisor (Casual/Part-time)
Builds
Safety performance and compliance in processing plant operations
Domain
Industrial Operations / Processing Plants
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Australian WHS qualification (Cert IV or higher), experience in processing plant/manufacturing/mining, high-risk work controls (LOTO, confined space, working at heights, hazardous substances), interpretation of safety legislation and technical documentation, contractor management and competency verification
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct formal site inspections, hazard identification, and risk assessments; Lead and review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), and task-based risk documentation; Monitor critical controls including isolation, guarding, confined space, hazardous chemicals, and mobile plant; Support incident reporting, root-cause investigations, and corrective action verification; Deliver toolbox talks, pre-starts, and targeted safety coaching; Ensure compliance with Australian WHS legislation, Codes of Practice, and internal standards; Assist with contractor management and verification of competency
Seniority
Experienced professional, hands-on IC
