SENIOR WHS CONSULTANT

TAFE SA Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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ASO6 salary range

$98,478 - $104,165 p.a. + super

Based at Regency or Tonsley Campus / Kaurna Country

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The Opportunity Senior WHS Consultant

is responsible for providing specialist consultancy services, expertise, advice and support which contributes to the strategic objectives of TAFE SA. The role significantly influences practical application of the WHS, Wellbeing and Return to Work Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practices, standards (including Return to Work SA self‑insurers standards), policy, procedures, and operating instructions to prevent, mitigate and manage injury.

The Senior WHS Consultant autonomously manages projects, leads complex accident investigation, including notifiable events, assists in the development of other WHSIM team members through knowledge and skills transfer. They provide high level consultancy services in injury prevention and injury management to support Business Unit Directors, managers, and staff to prevent and mitigate the business, social and economic impact of workplace incidents and injuries.

What We’re Looking For

Significant level of knowledge and experience in the interpretation and implementation of legislation, policies and procedures relating to workplace health, safety, and injury management.

Significant proven experience in workplace health and safety, with success in at least two WHS functional positions, providing client‑focused consultancy, liaison and advisory services.

Proven experience in developing and executing projects and services that support WHS legislation, codes of practice, standards, policies, and procedures.

Significant experience in conducting complex WHS investigations and identifying corrective actions in a timely manner.

What You Need to Know A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the South Australian Department of Human Services is required before employment.

Please refer to the Role Description for all Special Conditions.

Why TAFE SA? TAFE SA, proud winner of Training Provider of the Year in 2021, 2022 & 2024 SA State Awards and winner of the Large Training Provider of the Year 2024 National Training Awards, delivers high quality education and skills training across South Australia. Join an innovative team shaping job‑ready students and creating life‑changing opportunities. More than a job, make real impact!

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Life at TAFE SA comes with perks you’ll love:

Generous leave entitlements including Recreation, Sick, Long Service, Retention, Paid Parental, Family & Domestic Violence, Special and Cultural leave that supports cultural diversity and First Nations.

Salary Sacrifice / Salary Packaging options.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Flexible work arrangements that support work‑life balance conditions.

Inclusive, diverse and collaborative culture.

Career development and progression.

Ready to Shape the Future? Click ‘Apply’, we’re excited to hear from you! Share your resume and a short selection criteria response (max 2 pages).

For enquiries, please contact Andrew Sloan – Deputy Director, Health Safety and Wellbeing via email at andrew.sloan@tafesa.edu.au.

Applications close:

2 December 2025 at 11:45pm

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement Be you, be valued, be included. At TAFE SA, we celebrate diversity and encourage all applicants, including First Nations peoples, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and neurodiverse talent. Need support applying? Let us know!

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Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full-time

Job function Human Resources and Consulting

Industries Technical and Vocational Training

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