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Join to apply for the Senior Work Health and Safety Advisor role at Taronga Conservation Society Australia1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Work Health and Safety Advisor role at Taronga Conservation Society AustraliaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Located at Sydneys Iconic - Taronga Zoo!Ongoing, Full-time positionTCSA Clerk Grade 7/8 Salaried Award, Annual package starting from $124,425 (includes base salary starting from $110,266 + superannuation & leave loading)Located at Sydneys Iconic - Taronga Zoo!Ongoing, Full-time positionTCSA Clerk Grade 7/8 Salaried Award, Annual package starting from $124,425 (includes base salary starting from $110,266 + superannuation & leave loading)Join us in making a difference at Taronga. This is a truly unique and varied role, where youll be in Zoo grounds working closely with all teams - the dynamic working environment is different every day!!Our WHS team is on the search for an experienced and autonomous Senior WHS Advisor. This role empowers you to influence safety culture by guiding people leaders with expert advice and practical solutions to proactively manage workplace risks across diverse zoo operations.This is a Monday to Friday role, ideally 8am till 4pm.We can discuss your ideal work schedule, hybrid work set up and working hours in the interview process.About The RoleSupporting Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo, you''ll collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including animal keepers, veterinary staff, commercial operations, education and conservation teams, and trades staff in facilitating the development of safety management plans. You will provide expert advice and ensure effective risk controls for high-risk activities. You''ll also lead and mentor WHS team members, supporting their development and overseeing projects. Your ability to engage with teams, understand operational challenges, and tailor practical safety solutions will be key to fostering a safe and compliant work environment.This role suits an experienced professional who thrives in a dynamic and complex risk environment, works autonomously, and takes a proactive approach to achieving strategic safety objectives. With a focus on delivering tangible outcomes, you''ll drive continuous improvement, strengthen safety systems, and contribute to a positive safety culture.Key AccountabilitiesCollaborate with teams to develop and implement effective safety protocols tailored to departmental risk management needs, ensuring appropriate mitigations and controls.Engage in high-level critical thinking and innovative problem-solving to manage short, medium, and long-term risks and opportunities.Analyse WHS data to identify trends, insights, and emerging risks, providing proactive recommendations and mitigation strategies to improve safety outcomes.Conduct operational reviews and audits of safety systems, reporting findings and recommending improvements through continuous improvement action plans.Coach and influence supervisors and managers to effectively implement risk management processes and enhance safety leadership.Provide supervision, guidance, and support to the WHS Advisor and WHS Officer.Periodic travel to Dubbo to support the team in delivering an effective WHS program.Design and conduct local, topic-specific WHS training (desirable).About YouWe are looking for candidates that have:5+ years experience in a WHS role with a strong focus on risk management, and relevant qualifications are highly regarded.Demonstrated experience conducting WHS audits and operational reviews , with the ability to develop improvement plans and drive continuous safety enhancements.A proactive and solutions-focused mindset , with the ability to independently manage competing priorities and drive WHS initiatives in a dynamic environment.Strong communication and relationship-building skills , with the ability to coach and influence supervisors and managers to embed effective risk management practices.Proven ability to perform under pressure , managing tight deadlines, challenging circumstances, and high workloads while maintaining professionalism and delivering outcomes.Supervisory or mentoring experience , with the ability to guide and support WHS team members.Senior First Aid and a valid NSW Drivers License.NSW Working with Children Check.BenefitsOur employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:Flexible Hybrid work model - Taronga supports a blend of in-office, remote, and on-the-go workers!Complimentary family and friends passes across both Tarongas Sydney & Dubbo ZoosA wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation across both sitesDiscounted food and beverage purchases across the sitesDiscounted Fitness Passport+ more!We Value DiversityTaronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.About ApplyingPlease submit your resume and a cover letter of one page. You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application.Effective risk management is essential in a dynamic environment with high-risk activities. Can you provide an example of a time when you identified a significant workplace risk and implemented control measures to mitigate it? How did you assess the risk, engage stakeholders, and ensure the solution was both practical and sustainable?Given your extensive experience in workplace health and safety, please share a specific example where you successfully led the development and implementation of a comprehensive safety program.Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday 15 June 2025Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesNon-profit OrganizationsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Taronga Conservation Society Australia by 2xGet notified about new Health And Safety Advisor jobs in Mosman, New South Wales, Australia.Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoMoorebank, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoLiverpool, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoConsultant - Environment Health and SafetySydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoPunchbowl, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoWork Health and Safety Consultant (Health Manager Lvl 2) - Perm FTWork Health and Safety Consultant (Health Manager Lvl 2) - Perm FTMount Pritchard, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoWork Health and Safety Consultant (Health Manager Lvl 2) - Perm FTWarwick Farm, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoConsultant - Environment, Health and SafetySydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoBlacktown, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoMascot, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSenior Safety Advisors and Safety AdvisorsSydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSafety Manager - Tier 2 Builder - $400 mil Commercial ProjectSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$95,438.00-A$108,360.00 5 days agoAssistant Director - Work Health & Safety (Rehabilitation Manager & WHS Manager)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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