WHSE & Facilities Governance Advisor
Relocation Opportunity to Williamtown, Newcastle NSW
NV1 Clearance Required
About the opportunity
We are partnering with a key Defence client to recruit an experienced WHSE & Facilities Governance Advisor to support a major capability program.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact governance role, working at the intersection of Defence, industry, and senior leadership, while relocating to the Newcastle region, one of NSW's most livable coastal locations.
If you're currently based in Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane or Sydney and open to a relocation move for the right role, this is well worth a conversation.
What you'll be doing
* Develop and maintain WHSE and Facilities governance frameworks, policies, and procedures
* Manage contractor verification activities, including review of WHSE reporting and escalation of risks
* Ensure compliance with CASG CASsafe and broader legislative and regulatory requirements
* Maintain facilities governance registers, track estate works, and manage condition‐related risks
* Coordinate governance reporting, compliance monitoring, and mitigation strategies
* Provide clear, well‐structured advice to senior stakeholders across Defence and industry
* Support incident reporting, including Sentinel and COMCARE requirements
* Produce high‐quality briefs, reports, and governance documentation, including Power BI insights
* Represent the program across governance forums and stakeholder engagements
What we're looking for
* Experience in governance, assurance, or compliance roles within Defence, government, or regulated environments
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence and build trust at senior levels
* Ability to interpret policy, assess risk, and provide clear, practical advice
* Strong written communication skills, with experience preparing executive‐level documentation
* Exposure to WHSE frameworks and governance, ideally within Defence environments
* Experience with contractor assurance, compliance reporting, and governance data
* Power BI experience highly regarded
Requirements
* NV1 security clearance
* Australian citizenship essential
Why consider this role
* Opportunity to relocate into a critical Defence programme environment
* Work closely with senior leaders and influence governance outcomes at programme level
* Strong balance of strategic governance and hands‐on delivery
* Lifestyle upgrade: Newcastle offers coastal living, lower cost of living than major cities, and easy access to Sydney
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