APS6 Work Health and Safety Advisor

Job Description

Position Title: APS6 Work Health and Safety Advisor

Employment Type: Approx. 12-month Section 26 transfer

Location: Canberra

Hourly Pay Rate: $94563 $105909 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation

Security Clearance/Requirements:Ability to obtain/maintain NV1 clearance

ABOUT THE ROLE

An Australian Government agency is seeking a proactive and experienced APS6 Work Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor to support the development implementation and continuous improvement of WHS practices across the organisation.

This role sits within a people-focused branch that delivers core human resource and workforce capability functions. You will provide expert WHS advice lead initiatives that promote a positive safety and wellbeing culture and work closely with stakeholders at all levels to ensure a safe compliant and supportive workplace.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your WHS expertise in a dynamic government environment where your work directly contributes to the wellbeing of employees and the effective operation of the agency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct review and document WHS risk assessments across work areas in line with legislative and policy requirements

• Maintain and update WHS risk registers hazard logs and incident records

• Coordinate internal WHS audits and inspections and follow up corrective actions

• Lead and support investigations into WHS incidents and near misses

• Draft review and maintain WHS policies procedures and guidelines in accordance with record-keeping obligations

• Support delivery of WHS inductions and training for staff and contractors

• Provide expert WHS advice to managers and staff

• Coordinate and facilitate WHS committee meetings and working groups

• Analyse WHS data identify trends and prepare reports for executive review
  
  

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and associated legislation instruments and codes of practice

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to coordinate and contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives

• Experience using WHS systems such as incident reporting platforms and risk registers
  
  

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for this role applicants must be Australian citizens and able to meet security clearance requirements.

Apply now or contact Simmone Priest onat SOS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 14 January 2026. If your application is received after this date well be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may arise. We encourage you to apply even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to workplace diversity and equity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disabilities women people with family responsibilities people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds people of all religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.