Safety Advisor

Safety Advisor

Sydney CBD | Hybrid | Permanent

Our client is an established financial services brand with a strong presence across Australia and global operations. They have built a solid reputation in the local market for technical depth, a values-led culture, and a genuine commitment to looking after their people. The business is in a strong growth phase, with a refreshed leadership team and a clear focus on operational excellence and people experience.

About the role

This is a newly shaped Safety Advisor opportunity, sitting within a tight-knit People and Risk team and reporting to a senior leader. You will be the go-to safety partner for the business across NSW, with scope to influence national safety strategy over time.

The role is broad. You will move between hands-on advisory work, framework design, leader coaching, and risk reporting up to executive level. It suits someone who enjoys a corporate environment, works independently, and wants to genuinely shape how safety is delivered in a values-driven business.

What you will be doing

• Provide expert WHS advice to leaders, managers and employees across the business
• Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action tracking
• Maintain and continuously improve the WHS management system, aligned to ISO 45001 principles
• Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections and internal audits
• Build the annual safety plan and report against it monthly
• Partner with HR on injury management, workers compensation and return to work
• Run safety inductions, toolbox talks and targeted training programmes
• Track and report on leading and lagging indicators to the executive team
• Stay across legislative change and embed practical updates into policy and process
• Drive a positive, mature safety culture across head office and field-based teams

What you will bring

• Five or more years in a WHS or Safety Advisor role within a corporate, professional services or financial services environment
• Diploma in WHS as a minimum, tertiary qualifications in OHS, Health Sciences or related field strongly preferred
• Solid working knowledge of the NSW WHS Act and Regulation
• ICAM or equivalent incident investigation training
• Experience with WHS management systems aligned to ISO 45001 or AS 4801
• Confident stakeholder engagement at all levels, including executive
• Clear, calm communication style, and a hands-on, practical approach
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and shaping your own priorities

What is on offer

• Competitive salary package, with bonus structure
• Hybrid working, with flexibility on home and office balance
• Sydney CBD office, modern fit-out, close to public transport
• Genuine senior leadership access and visibility
• Strong professional development and study support
• A team that values quality work over noise

How to apply

Apply through this advert with a current CV. For a confidential conversation, contact Shane O'Neill at Civitas Talent.

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