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Are you a highly motivated, skilled safety consulting professional, looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a great base of practical and technical skills from working in construction or other high-risk industries, to complement your consulting experience? Would you like to lead a range of diverse, high impact projects? Want to enjoy competitive remuneration with opportunities to be rewarded for performance? This role could be for you! About us Work Science, one of Australias highly regarded safety and risk management consultancies, is seeking a Principal Consultant OHS to support the delivery of recent new project wins and drive continued growth. We''re not just another advisory firm; we''re industry leaders dedicated to making a real impact. We put our clients first and take pride in delivering top-quality work. Our vision is to be the best in the business, a place where you can truly excel, and a firm where you can make a difference. Work Science is an industry leader in health and safety, safety in design, property risk and compliance, asbestos and hazardous materials, occupational hygiene and risk management. We have been practising for over 20 years, leading the practical implementation of new safety science by understanding and applying the evidence base. We find ways for clients to achieve great safety outcomes based on credible science and backed by tangible and measurable impact. Our clients include large Australian corporations, Commonwealth & State Departments, property owners and managers, infrastructure agencies, construction companies, manufacturers and entertainment providers. Our reputation for solving complex WHS problems means we need an experienced OHS specialist, with experience in construction/highrisk industries, to join our highachieving Melbourne team. About the role Note: This is a hybrid role combining a primary office base in Melbourne CBD, with flexibility to work from home in accordance with deliverables and coordination with your manager. Responsibilities Leading and delivering projects which provide clients with technical advice, strategy development, audits, training, workshops, incident investigation, and reports on health, safety, and risk Providing support to team members, especially on technical OHS matters Designing and delivering highquality management systems and other types of documentation Conducting quality assurance on client deliverables Other tasks and work as required to drive successful outcomes for Work Science and our clients About you In addition to your motivation, enthusiasm, and drive for high performance in a team environment, we''re looking for someone who aligns with the following: Qualifications and experience 8+ years experience delighting your clients, colleagues and onlookers in an OHS role 5+ years practical experience in Construction / high risk industry (e.g. rail, civil, road, construction, utilities, mining, transport, logistics, warehousing etc) Strong knowledge of Australian legislative requirements (across multiple jurisdictions) Highly experienced conducting risk assessments & incident investigations Degree level qualification in OHS or related field Audit experience and qualifications (e.g., OHS lead auditor) ICAM qualifications or experience Training and development qualifications / experience Skills and capabilities Team leader, ensures high performance and achievement of team members, driving the delivery of high quality work for clients Raises issues and deals with challenges from PC or other key stakeholders Manages resources, including staff time, to ensure commercial return against quoted budgets and proposals Tenacious, resourceful and willing to work outside comfort zones to learn and grow Excellent technical writing, reporting and systems documentation skills with excellent attention to detail Strong verbal communication, presentation and relationshipbuilding skills, both internally and clientfacing Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Word and Excel Curious, inquisitive, adaptable to change and capable to thrive in a commercial consulting environment Pragmatic problem solver What''s in it for you Make a meaningful impact that leads to real change in our client organisations. Develop your strengths as a leader in OHS. Enjoy competitive compensation tied to your commercial success. Have the autonomy to drive exceptional outcomes. Collaborate with other teams and service lines to drive organisational success. Collaborate with outstanding individuals both within our team and in client organisations. Benefit from the support of a seasoned and successful leadership team. In this role, you will Make a meaningful impact that leads to real change in our client organisations. Develop your strengths as a leader in OHS. Enjoy competitive compensation tied to your commercial success. Have the autonomy to drive exceptional outcomes. Collaborate with other teams and service lines to drive organisational success. Collaborate with outstanding individuals both within our team and in client organisations. Benefit from the support of a seasoned and successful leadership team. Next steps If these words resonate with you, and you''re ready to take the next step in your career, please submit your up-to-date CV. Your application will include the following questions: Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence? What''s your highest level of education? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years'' experience do you have as a Health and Safety Consultant? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? How many years'' experience do you have as a Safety Auditor? How many years'' experience do you have in the construction industry? Are you available to travel for this role when required? #J-18808-Ljbffr