Work Health & Safety Advisor | SMYA

At SMYA, safety is more than compliance—it's a core part of who we are. We're seeking an experienced and influential Work Health & Safety Advisor to lead and elevate our safety strategy across Australia and New Zealand.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of safety across a diverse multi-site organisation, partnering with senior leaders to build a culture where everyone goes home safe every day. Based within our Human Resources function and reporting to the General Manager – Human Resources, this role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational engagement across our businesses.
About the RoleAs the Work Health & Safety Advisor, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and continuously improving SMYA's Work Health & Safety Management System across all Australian and New Zealand operations. You will provide expert advice, governance and leadership to ensure legislative compliance while driving a proactive and engaged safety culture throughout the organisation.
Key areas of responsibility include:Leading the WH&S strategy and governance framework across the businessMaintaining and improving the organisation's WH&S Management SystemEnsuring compliance with Australian and New Zealand WH&S legislation and standardsConducting compliance reviews, audits and risk assessmentsLeading incident management, injury management and return-to-work programsSupporting ISO 45001, customer and supplier audit requirementsDeveloping WH&S training frameworks and organisational capability programsProducing executive-level reporting and performance analysisPartnering with operational leaders to drive safety engagement and accountabilityUndertaking regular site visits across Australia and New Zealand to support consistent safety practices and continuous improvement.
About YouYou are a credible WH&S professional who can operate confidently from the boardroom to the shop floor. You are commercially minded, pragmatic and passionate about helping leaders create safer workplaces.
To be successful, you will bring:Essential Experience & SkillsDemonstrated experience implementing and managing WH&S Management Systems across multiple sitesStrong working knowledge of Australian and New Zealand WH&S legislationBackground in manufacturing, food or beverage sectors highly regardedExperience conducting audits, investigations and risk assessmentsProven stakeholder engagement and influencing skillsStrong project management, organisation and prioritisation skillsAdvanced Microsoft 365 and SharePoint capabilitiesA continuous improvement mindset.
QualificationsIdeally, you will hold:Diploma in Work Health & SafetyCertificate IV in Training & AssessmentLead Auditor qualification (ISO 45001).
Why Join SMYA?At SMYA, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact across a growing and diverse organisation. You'll work alongside passionate leaders who value safety, people and continuous improvement, while helping shape the future of workplace health and safety across Australia and New Zealand.
Our values guide everything we do:P.O.W.E.RPassionOutstandingWinEngageRespect.
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If you're an experienced WH&S leader looking for your next challenge and want the opportunity to influence safety outcomes across a large multi-site organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build safer workplaces for tomorrow.