Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

Location: Wetherill Park, Sydney, Australia
Company: Labourforce Group
Job Type: Full-time

About Labourforce
Labourforce is Australia’s leading provider of specialist recruitment services to the supply chain industry. We are committed to promoting safe work environments and ensuring the physical and mental wellbeing of all workers. As part of our ongoing commitment to health and safety, we are seeking a qualified and experienced Occupational Health and Safety Advisor to join our national team.

Role Overview
As an Occupational Health and Safety Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in developing and managing occupational health and safety strategies that improve employee wellness, reduce workplace injury rates, and promote a culture of health and safety. This role is vital in ensuring legal compliance and best-practice health risk management in collaboration with our safety and HR teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on occupational health policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conduct health risk assessments and workplace inspections to identify potential hazards.
• Conduct and coordinate physical examinations, drug and alcohol testing, vision testing, and hearing tests for workers.
• Coordinate injury management and return-to-work processes for affected staff.
• Monitor and evaluate occupational health trends and implement preventative measures.
• Support mental health and wellbeing programs across the workforce.
• Deliver training to staff on topics such as manual handling, ergonomics, and stress management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation and regulatory bodies.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, insurers, and rehabilitation providers.
• Maintain accurate health records and reports in accordance with data protection policies.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A recognized qualification is advantageous but not essential.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in occupational health, workplace safety, or a medical background is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of WHS legislation in an Australian or comparable context.
• Proven experience in injury management and rehabilitation coordination.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders.
• Professional certifications required where applicable.

Why Join Labourforce?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• National career progression opportunities
• Supportive and safety-first company culture
• Be part of a company that values innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement

How to Apply
If you're passionate about health and safety and want to make a real difference in the workplace, we want to hear from you !!