WHS Advisor / Coordinator

An exciting opportunity exists for a WHS Advisor / Coordinator to join a high-performing food manufacturing business undergoing significant operational growth and transformation. This hands-on role will focus on driving a strong safety culture, enhancing WHS frameworks, and improving training and compliance practices. You'll work closely with leaders and front-line teams to implement meaningful change and ensure the well-being of employees across a fast-paced environment.

A leading and high-growth manufacturing business is seeking an experienced and proactive WHS Advisor / Coordinator to join their team during an exciting period of operational transformation. This is a pivotal role where you’ll ensure the effective implementation of WHS and training systems, support safety and wellbeing initiatives, and act as a trusted partner to both operational teams and leadership.

You’ll work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and take ownership of the business’s health, safety, training, and return-to-work systems – driving cultural change and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead WHS incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action processes to ensure a safe and compliant workplace

• Deliver advice and support on WHS and Workers Compensation legislation to leaders and teams across the business

• Manage Return to Work (RTW) coordination, including planning, compliance, and regular follow-up for injured workers

• Contribute to internal and external audit processes and maintain relevant documentation to meet regulatory and business standards

• Develop, deliver and track internal training programs to upskill staff and improve safety awareness and behaviours

• Organise external training delivery and liaise with providers to ensure quality outcomes

• Maintain and continuously improve WHS and training documentation, registers and policies

• Collaborate with leaders across departments to embed safety and training into day-to-day operations

• Promote a culture of accountability and wellbeing through strategic WHS engagement and communication

The Ideal Profile

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant WHS qualifications (minimum Cert IV in WHS)

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) – highly desirable

• Proven experience in a WHS role within a manufacturing or operationally intensive environment (food or FMCG preferred)

• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, workers compensation, RTW coordination, and audit processes

• Excellent organisational, documentation and record-keeping skills

• Ability to deliver effective training and safety messaging to employees across all levels

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement capabilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and confident navigating WHS systems

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a passion for building safe and high-performing workplaces

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Christine Iannarella on +61 7 3032 2235 for a confidential discussion.