WHS Specialist

HAYLO People are a specialist recruitment agency within the personal injury, safety & insurance industry and we are seeking an experienced Safety Advisor seeking to lead safety across NSW state for a highly recognised and reputable not for profit organisation.

Location: Yagoona (Free Parking on site)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days WFH)
Salary: $115,000 + Super

Join a Non For Profit Organisation
This organisation is committed to fostering a physically and psychologically safe work environment. As a Work Health & Safety (WHS) Specialist, you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving the WHS management system, ensuring compliance, and promoting a culture of safety first.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a safety professional who enjoys working closely with teams, providing guidance, and taking a hands-on approach to workplace safety.

Benefits

• Supportive and passionate team environment
• The chance to drive meaningful change in workplace safety
• Opportunity to develop and grow within an organisation that makes a difference

The Role

• WHS System Management – Maintain and oversee the WHS management system, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Incident & Hazard Management – Investigate and report on hazards and incidents, collaborating with stakeholders to drive safety improvements.
• Safety Training & Leadership – Develop and deliver WHS training and inductions for employees, contractors, and volunteers.
• Committee & Stakeholder Engagement – Lead the WHS Committee and support site safety leaders in implementing safety initiatives.
• Audits & Compliance – Conduct WHS audits, maintain risk registers, and manage any regulatory notices.
• Health Monitoring – Oversee health assessments such as hearing checks and vaccinations.
• Workplace Coaching – Partner with managers to build their capability in managing workplace safety.

Your Experience & Skills

• Qualifications – Tertiary qualifications in WHS or equivalent (Injury Management qualifications desirable).
• Experience – Hands-on experience managing WHS systems and partnering with stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving – Ability to identify risks, conduct investigations, and implement solutions.
• Communication & Influence – Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to coach and educate teams.
• Organisation & Adaptability – Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Data-Driven Approach – Ability to analyse safety data and generate insights to drive improvements.

Requirements

• National Police Check
• Medical Declaration Form

We believe in the freedom to be our authentic selves and welcome people of all genders, ages, nationalities, ethnicity, sexual orientations, personality, and perspectives to apply or any of our roles.

For more information or to discuss this role and the benefits of working with our client in further detail please contact James Matthews [email protected] or 0450 345 075.