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Job Title - WHS Advisor
Job Id 1268172

• Security Clearance: NV1 Clearance
• Length of Contract: 7 months
• The role closes on 17/11/2026
• Location: Edinburgh, SA

Job Description:
To support SDACSPO, the WHS Advisor will be proficient in:

• Developing WHS artefacts and implementing internal WHS policies and procedures, including the enhancement of existing SPO WHS documentation.
• Independently researching and providing advice on the application of WHS legislation and relevant policies on request and as required.
• Working collaboratively with contractors to ensure they meet their WHS obligations through contractor verification activities.
• Overseeing WHS Incident response, hazard identification, risk management and corrective action requests.
• Developing and delivering WHS reports, presentations, and training programs. Engaging with internal and external stakeholders on complex and sensitive WHS issues. This includes engagement within internal SDACSPO systems safety working groups and SMEs, to identify emerging hazards and risks.
• Resolving problems using professional expertise, taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action and implications for WHS activities.
• Includes attendance at WHS forums as the SDACSPO representative, responsible for managing/coordinating any action items.

Ideal candidate:

• Experience in, or knowledge of WHS policies.
• Prior experience managing a WHS management system and verifying compliance with relevant legislation and practices.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and implement policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Demonstrated ability to identify changes in regulatory frameworks and adapt operational risk strategies and systems as required.
• Exemplary communications skills both oral and written, be able to review, interpret and disseminate relevant legislative and policy effectively.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience in a WHS role.
• Demonstrated experience with the interpretation and implementation of Australian WHS legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in management of safety information and systems in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Tertiary qualifications or training certification in WHS or relevant functional discipline (i.e. Risk Management, Process Safety) desirable.

SFIA Skills Sought:
The overall management and control of the operation of formal contracts for supply of products and services.
 
ITCM Level 4:
Sources and collects contract performance data (such as pricing and supply chain costs), and monitors performance against KPIs. Identifies and reports under-performance and develops opportunities for improvement. Monitors compliance with Terms and Conditions and take appropriate steps to address non-compliance. Pro-actively manages risk and reward mechanisms in the contract. Monitors progress against business objectives specified in the business case. Identifies where change is required, and plans for variations. In consultation with stakeholders, ensures that change management protocols are implemented.
Please contact Team@strategicexecutive.com or simply click apply to submit your application 
 
"We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations Australians, Australian Defence Force and First Responder veterans, women in STEM, and people of all abilities, including those registered with the NDIS."

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