HSE Advisor

WHSE Advisor

• WHSE Advisor, $130,000 + Super, based in Cabramatta, Sydney.
• Excellent opportunity for a hands-on, WHSE professional to work on a fast-paced manufacturing site.
• Join an established WHSE team, to uphold and continually improve high WHSE standards and compliance.

 
About the Company
This organisation is a market leader in manufacturing, with a significant footprint across Australia and New Zealand. They specialise in delivering innovative solutions to a wide range of industries, including food & beverage, consumer goods and industrial products.
They operate multiple large-scale facilities nationally and are recognised for their commitment to circular economy principles, continuous improvement and modern manufacturing practices. With a strong focus on safety, quality and operational excellence, the business offers a dynamic environment and the opportunity to contribute to products used by millions every day.
 
About the Role
The WHSE Advisor will be responsible for implementing and driving health, safety, and environmental standards on one of their major sites. You will work closely with production manager, site leadership, and frontline teams, to ensure safe systems of work are understood and applied in practice.
This is a hands-on role, where you’ll be expected to identify risks, drive action plans, and ensure compliance, while also engaging teams effectively. You’ll also liaise with external regulators to assist with environmental, chemical handling, and dangerous goods considerations on site.
Immediate start available.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Implement WHSE across a major manufacturing site, ensuring compliance with legislation, site licences, and companywide systems
• Provide clear, practical guidance to site teams and production managers, building trust and driving accountability
• Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments, and investigations, ensuring corrective actions are followed through
• Liaise with regulatory bodies (EPA, SafeWork) to maintain compliance and manage environmental reporting
• Communicate effectively with a diverse workforce, ensuring understanding of safe work practices
• Collaborate with senior management and site leadership to influence, implement, and maintain WHSE action plans

 
Candidate Requirements

• Experience in a similar WHSE role, ideally in manufacturing, FMCG, or chemical handling environments
• Strong understanding of WHSE legislation, systems, and compliance requirements (e.g. ISO 45001, ISO 14001, GMP, HACCP)
• Experience working with environmental risk management, chemical handling, heavy machinery, and dangerous goods
• Certificate IV in WHS or higher
• Proven ability to balance practical, hands-on safety engagement with compliance and reporting requirements
• Strong communication skills
• Risk-based mindset with the ability to take initiative and work autonomously

 
Culture
You’ll be joining a collaborative WHSE team, with strong backing from senior leaders. This is a role where your expertise will be valued, and your ability to influence at all levels, from the factory floor to divisional management, will make a real difference.
 
Benefits

• Join a market leader in manufacturing
• Exposure to a complex, high-risk manufacturing environment
• Long-term career opportunity within a growing national organisation
• Visible and approachable senior leadership team

 
How to Apply
Click APPLY or contact Isla Robson, Senior Consultant, on 0421 443 620 for a confidential discussion.
 

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Consultant

isla.robson@coretalent.com.au

Reference number: BH-28179
Profession:HSEAll HSE

Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 28th Sep, 2026