Safety Consultant

Full-Time Safety Consultant

Safety Alliance WA is seeking an experienced and motivated Safety Consultant to join our growing team on a full-time basis.

This is a varied, hands-on role supporting clients across construction, civil works and other high-risk industries. The successful applicant will work directly with clients, managers, supervisors and workers to develop practical safety solutions, improve compliance and build positive workplace safety cultures.

The role will include a combination of office-based work, client-site visits and regional travel when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical WHS advice and support to a range of clients

• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and compliance reviews

• Complete WHS gap analyses and assist clients in closing identified gaps

• Develop and review WHS management plans, policies and procedures

• Prepare and review risk assessments, SWMS, JSA/JHAs and safe operating procedures

• Support contractor management and compliance processes

• Assist with incident reporting and workplace investigations

• Develop corrective actions and monitor their completion

• Deliver toolbox meetings, worker consultations, inductions and safety training

• Support clients with hazard reporting and risk management

• Maintain accurate records and prepare clear, professional reports

• Build strong working relationships with clients, workers and other stakeholders

• Travel to metropolitan and regional client sites as required

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

• Demonstrated WHS experience within construction, civil works or similar high-risk industries

• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice and risk management principles

• Experience developing and reviewing WHS documentation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Confidence engaging with workers, supervisors, managers and business owners

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client priorities

• Strong attention to detail and professional report-writing skills

• Competence using Microsoft Office and digital safety systems

• Current Australian driver’s licence

• Access to a reliable, roadworthy vehicle for work-related travel

Highly Regarded

• Diploma of Work Health and Safety

• ICAM or other incident investigation training

• Lead Auditor qualifications

• Construction industry experience

• Experience with SafetyCulture or similar WHS management platforms

• Mental Health First Aid or psychosocial risk management experience

About You

You are practical, approachable and confident working across different workplaces and industries. You understand that effective safety consulting is not about producing paperwork that collects dust—it is about helping people understand risk and implement controls that genuinely work.

You will be comfortable working independently while remaining part of a supportive team. You will also be organised, adaptable and capable of maintaining a professional approach in challenging or fast-moving environments.

Safety Alliance WA is a Perth-based consultancy providing practical WHS support to businesses across metropolitan and regional Western Australia. We work closely with our clients to simplify safety, strengthen compliance and develop systems suited to how their businesses actually operate.

Our services include WHS management systems, audits and inspections, contractor management, risk assessments, SWMS and procedures, incident investigations, injury management and psychosocial safety support.

If you are passionate about practical workplace safety and want to join a growing consultancy where your experience and ideas will be valued, we would love to hear from you.