WHS Advisor

We are currently looking for an experienced WHS Advisor to join our team in Milperra. This is a permanent, full-time role supporting our businesses across NSW in all aspects of WHS, risk management and safety compliance.

Working closely with the National WHS & Quality team, you will play an important role in supporting our sites, identifying areas for improvement and helping to maintain a safe working environment across the state.

Regular travel to various sites across NSW will be required, so flexibility and a willingness to travel are essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide practical advice and support to our businesses to promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with legislative and company requirements.
• Conduct workplace inspections and assess work environments, equipment and practices to identify hazards and areas for improvement.
• Assist with the development & implementation of safety procedures and preventative safety initiatives.
• Support incident investigations, reporting and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Conduct WHS audits, risk assessments and follow-up activities to support ongoing compliance and risk mitigation.
• Assist with safety training and inductions for new employees.
• Work collaboratively with site management and employees to address WHS matters and drive continuous improvement.
• Travel to businesses and sites across NSW to provide on-site WHS support.

About You

You will bring the following skills and experience to the role:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within an industrial, manufacturing, warehousing or heavy industry environment.
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation, compliance obligations and practical risk management.
• Experience in developing and reviewing safety procedures and documentation.
• Experience with workplace audits, incident investigations and regulatory requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees and management at all levels.
• A proactive, practical approach, with the ability to identify issues and work towards effective solutions.

Why Join Us?

At Southern, we offer the opportunity to build a long-term, stable career within a family-owned, values-driven Australian business, while making a meaningful contribution to workplace safety across our diverse steel distribution and industrial operations.

Note: We promote a safe work culture; therefore, we have a process of reference checking and pre-employment medicals, which includes a full drug and alcohol screen for the successful applicant.