Talent International is currently recruiting for a WHS Advisor to work for the NSW Government, based in Parramatta. The position is a 6-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays a PAYG rate of $66.27 per hour + super, or an ABN flat rate of $66.27 per hour.

Hours of Work: 7 hours p/d, 35 hours p/w

Primary purpose of the role

Provides high quality Work Health and Safety (WH&S) services and supports the Divisions to ensure a whole-of-lifecycle approach to safety, including covering the areas of: legal requirements, contractor, supplier and procurement safety requirements and meeting objectives, targets and indicators.

Key accountabilities:

• Design, develop and deliver strategic WH&S training programs and contribute to the development and implementation of learning and development to achieve Department and Corporate objectives.
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of learning and development programs and services, including the preparation of correspondence, briefings and reports on findings, emerging issues, risks and solutions.
• Work in collaboration with managers and staff to identify needs and requirements, capability and skill gaps across the Department and support the ongoing development of capabilities.
• Develop and maintain a user centric system and quick reference guides and instructional videos where applicable.
• Provide managers and employees with timely and accurate guidance and advice on WH&S risk, to ensure consistent application of Housing Portfolio WH&S policies, procedures and guidelines and adherence to WH&S legislation and obligations.
• Housing Portfolio WH&S policies, procedures and guidelines and adherence to WH&S legislation and obligations.

Key knowledge and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in WH&S and an understanding of current legislation, policy and obligations.
• Return to work experience.

Essential requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or ability to obtain the certificate
• Current driver license and ability and willingness to travel
• May involve travel both locally and regionally, including overnight travel, as required by the business and/or directed.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / [email protected] for a confidential discussion.