Safety Health and Wellbeing AdvisorHybrid

At Sydney Water, we are committed to delivering world-class infrastructure and services for our customers, communities, and environment. Our vision drives us to be innovative, customer-centric, and forward-thinking, ensuring Sydney remains one of the most liveable cities in the world.

We are seeking a skilled Safety Advisor to support our commitment to workplace safety and compliance.

About the Role

As a Safety Advisor, you will provide expert guidance to ensure compliance with safety regulations and foster a strong safety culture. Reporting to Safety, Health & Wellbeing Business Partner, you will oversee risk mitigation, incident prevention, and continuous improvement of safety practices. You will coach and mentor staff and leaders to foster a positive safety culture

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership: Provide strategic guidance on safety policies, ensuring compliance with WHS regulations and best practices.

Governance and Compliance: Conduct audits, track corrective actions, and ensure adherence to safety standards.

Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate safety risks across operations.

Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance safety awareness and support our safety leadership programme. 

Incident Investigation: Lead and participate in safety investigations, providing recommendations for improvement.

Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to enhance safety performance and workplace wellbeing.

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

Safety Expertise: Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management, and safety systems.

Stakeholder Management: Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.

Strategic Acumen: Ability to align safety initiatives with business objectives.

Technical Qualifications: Certificate IV or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, with recognised lead auditor and safety investigation qualifications.

Industry Experience: Experience in utilities or construction is desirable, with a trade background being advantageous.

Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 

Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 

Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 

Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 

Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance. 

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 

Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Closing Date: Monday 17^th February at 11:59pm AEST

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

For any further information please contact hayley.williams@sydneywater.com.au

Working at Sydney Water

At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.

We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application

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