Work, Health and Safety Advisor

Work, Health and Safety Advisor

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia & Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)
We are trusted leaders in delivering aeromedical and primary healthcare services to people living in rural, regional and remote communities across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our focus is on providing exceptional care and improving health outcomes for the communities we serve. Our values of Care, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation guide everything we do.

About this Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and making a tangible impact on workplace safety and wellbeing. We are seeking a proactive and passionate Work Health & Safety (WHS) Advisor to join our Safety, Health, Environment & Quality team.
Reporting to the Principal WHS Advisor, you will provide operational WHS support across RFDS SA/NT, partnering with leaders and employees to foster a strong safety culture and ensure safe work practices across diverse and geographically dispersed operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing practical WHS advice and support to operational teams across metropolitan, regional and remote locations.

• Assisting with hazard identification, risk assessments and implementation of effective control measures.

• Supporting workplace inspections, audits and safety assurance activities.

• Participating in incident investigations and monitoring corrective actions through to completion.

• Supporting environmental compliance activities, emergency preparedness and incident response initiatives.

• Assisting with the delivery of health, wellbeing and psychosocial safety programs.

• Supporting injury management and return-to-work activities.

• Delivering WHS training, inductions and awareness initiatives to build organisational capability.

• Working collaboratively with stakeholders to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety performance.

About You
You are a motivated WHS professional with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for fostering safe and healthy workplaces.
You will bring:

• Experience in workplace health and safety, including hazard identification, risk assessment and incident management.

• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, safety management systems and compliance requirements.

• Experience supporting investigations, audits and corrective action processes.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.

• Experience supporting health, wellbeing and psychosocial safety initiatives.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and follow through on actions.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
   

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or equivalent) with relevant WHS experience.

• Demonstrated experience supporting workplace health and safety activities in an operational environment.

• Working knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and safety management systems.

• Qualifications or experience in injury management and return-to-work coordination will be highly regarded.

• Experience in healthcare, aviation, emergency services, remote operations or other high-risk environments will be advantageous.

Our Benefits
As part of our team, you will be supported to achieve your best while contributing to meaningful work that makes a real difference.
We offer:

• Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,899 + $2,650 meal & entertainment)

• Competitive remuneration

• Flexible work arrangements

• Employee Assistance Program

• Reward and recognition programs

• Learning and development opportunities

• Comprehensive onboarding program

Further Information
To access position description, email ***************@flyigndoctor.net 

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Principle WHS Advisor, James Tratas 0456 189 ***

For recruitment enquiries, please contact Recruitment Coordinator, Sasha Koirala 0418 669 ***

Applications close at 11:59pm on 4th September 2026

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.