Health & Safety Advisor

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

We’re looking for a proactive Health & Safety Advisor to support our operations in Wingfield, South Australia. In this hands-on role, you’ll partner with leaders and frontline teams to strengthen safety culture, improve systems and ensure our workplaces meet WHS requirements. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being visible in the field, building strong relationships and driving practical safety outcomes.

Responsibilities, include however, not limited to:

 

• Provide practical health and safety advice, coaching and support to leaders and employees.
• Help build a strong safety culture by influencing behaviors and promoting continuous improvement.
• Ensure each site has fit-for-purpose health and safety plans, risk registers and effective controls in place.
• Support a consistent approach to risk management, including tools such as Take 5s and JHAs.
• Lead and support incident, hazard and near-miss reporting, investigations and corrective actions.
• Monitor investigation outcomes and safety data in internal systems to ensure accuracy, follow-up and trend analysis.
• Conduct regular site visits, inspections and audits to assess compliance, behaviours and operational risk.
• Provide advice on WHS legislation, codes of practice and Australian Standards, and support their application in the workplace.
• Partner with managers, supervisors and Health and Safety Representatives to clarify responsibilities and strengthen capability.
• Review contractor safety management plans and provide guidance on effective contractor management.
• Assist with safety reporting, analysis and monthly performance updates for operational leaders.
• Deliver WHS training, education and awareness initiatives across the business.
• Work closely with the broader H&S team to share learnings, best practice and support company-wide initiatives.

The idea candidate will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Health and Safety, or equivalent experience, with a minimum Diploma in Health and Safety.
• A current National Police Clearance and full driver’s licence.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, standards and codes of practice.
• Experience in a similar health and safety role, ideally across multiple business areas or sites.
• Experience in manufacturing or petroleum environments will be highly regarded, but is not essential.
• Confidence using business systems and technology to manage reporting, investigations and data.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to balance compliance with operational needs.

If you’re a motivated safety professional who enjoys working closely with people and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team committed to safer workplaces, continuous improvement and high professional standards.

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work

•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business

•    Paid parental leave

•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations

•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers

•    Ongoing learning & development 

•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)

•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.