Health and Safety Advisor (Alexendria)

Company Description

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.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Advisor to join our team in Alexandria. This role is ideal for a safety professional with strong operational experience and a solid background in chemical and hazardous substances management. You will play a key role in fostering a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance across our operations.

Key responsibilities, however, are not limited to:

• Provide expert H&S advice, coaching and support to managers, supervisors, employees and contractors.
• Support consistent risk management practices, including training in tools such as Take 5s and JHAs.
• Lead identification and risk assessment of chemical hazards on site.
• Ensure compliance with chemical management requirements including registers, SDS, labelling, storage and segregation.
• Facilitate reporting and recording of incidents, hazards and near misses.
• Lead or support incident investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Conduct inspections, audits and site visits to verify compliance and safe work practices.
• Support implementation and maintenance of the H&S Management System.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, Codes of Practice and Australian Standards.
• Deliver H&S training and awareness programs.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of H&S and chemical safety standards.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Health & Safety (degree or postgraduate), or equivalent experience.
• Current Driver’s License
• National Police Clearance
• Proven experience in a site-based Health & Safety Advisor role within operational environments.
• Strong experience managing chemical hazards, hazardous substances and/or dangerous goods.
• Hands-on experience conducting chemical risk assessments and implementing controls.
• Sound knowledge of chemical registers, SDS, labelling, storage and segregation requirements.
• Experience in incident investigation, audits and inspections involving high-risk hazards.
• Solid understanding of Australian WHS legislation and hazardous chemicals Codes of Practice.

Additional Information

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.