Work Health & Safety Advisor (WHS Advisor) – 6 Month Contract

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Work Health & Safety Advisor (WHS Advisor) – 6 Month Contract Perth, WA | State Government | Temporary Assignment

About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Work Health & Safety (WHS) Advisor / OHS Advisor / Safety Advisor to join a WA State Government organisation on a 6-month contract.

This role will support the WHS Lead in delivering effective workplace health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with WA WHS legislation, and promoting a strong safety culture across a complex service environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with hazard identification and incident investigations, including risk assessments and corrective action implementation
  • Provide operational support and guidance on WHS and injury management (IM) matters
  • Maintain WHS records, registers, and reporting for People & Culture requirements
  • Support the review and development of WHS policies, procedures, and corporate documentation
  • Assist in coordinating WHS Committee activities, including stakeholder engagement, workplace inspections, and HSR support
  • Coordinate ergonomic assessments and equipment requests arising from hazards or onboarding needs
  • Support WHS and wellbeing programs, including administrative functions for working groups
  • Assist with budget tracking, invoicing, SAP processing, and WHS-related expenditure
  • Contribute to broader health, safety and wellbeing initiatives as required
About You
  • Qualification in Work Health & Safety (Cert IV minimum)
  • Demonstrated experience as a WHS Advisor / OHS Advisor / HSE Advisor / Safety Officer
  • Strong understanding of WA WHS Act 2020 and WHS Regulations 2022, including Codes of Practice
  • Experience conducting incident investigations (ICAM or similar) and implementing corrective actions
  • Proven capability in risk assessments, hazard management, and WHS data analysis
  • Experience supporting WHS consultation and stakeholder engagement, including working with management and HSRs
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Experience in government or complex organisational environments is highly regarded
Why Apply?
  • Opportunity to work within a WA Government department
  • Gain valuable experience in the public sector WHS environment
  • Competitive hourly rate with a 6-month contract
  • Collaborative team focused on health, safety and wellbeing initiatives
  • Perth-based role with standard business hours



At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
Company Background:

Chandler Macleod is a highly regarded and well established recruitment organisation, part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Holdings, the fourth largest staffing network in the world! We partner with over 3500 companies globally providing job hunters with endless opportunities to find and succeed in their work.

Chandler Macleod knows what it takes to recruit, select, and retain the best people. We’re in the business of understanding how people tick because we’ve been digging deep into people’s needs and motivations since 1959.

We uncover the ‘BestFit™’ for employers and job hunters alike by looking beyond the CV’s and JD’s. This allows us to match candidates to jobs that bring out their best and discover people that can make businesses boom.

We’re a team of flexible thinkers and detail obsessors, who believe that the right fit can lead to a happier life. Because when you really get people, you really open up a world of opportunity.

There are several brands that make up Chandler Macleod, these include our Staffing business, our Consulting business, our xPO Talent Solutions business and our Managed Services business.

You can learn more at our website: www.chandlermacleod.com

We are Chandler Macleod. We get people.

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