Job Description
We're looking for a Senior WHS Advisor – Real Estate to join our team in Melbourne. This is a hands‐on, high‐impact role partnering with operations, development and asset teams to drive strong safety outcomes across complex, customer‐facing environments. You'll be out in the assets, working closely with stakeholders, identifying risks, and embedding practical, fit‐for‐purpose safety solutions.
This is a highly visible, hands‐on role where you'll influence safety across a complex retail and real‐estate portfolio. You'll work closely with senior leaders and operational teams, gaining exposure across both on‐the‐ground operations and corporate environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide specialist WHS advice and support to stakeholders across the Real Estate business.
* Support the delivery and continuous improvement of WHS strategy, systems, and frameworks.
* Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments across operational and development environments.
* Lead and support incident investigations and ensure effective close‐out of actions.
* Monitor and manage WHS risks across high‐traffic environments involving contractors, tenants, and the public.
* Partner with teams to embed best practice contractor safety management across projects and operations.
* Deliver WHS training, coaching, and awareness initiatives to uplift capability across the business.
* Contribute to reporting, insights, and WHS performance updates for senior stakeholders.
* Build strong relationships across the business to drive engagement and a proactive safety culture.
About You
* Proven experience in a senior WHS advisory role, ideally within retail, property, construction, or similar operational environments.
* Experience working in high‐traffic, public‐facing assets and comfortable working on‐site regularly, not just office‐based, with flexibility for occasional interstate travel.
* Strong working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, standards, and risk management practices.
* Experience across audits and investigations.
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, confident partnering with operations daily.
* Proven ability to influence, coach and embed safety culture.
* Highly organised with strong problem‐solving and analytical skills.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in WHS or a related discipline.
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