Work Health and Safety Consultant

Passionate about making safety matter and ensuring everyone goes home well? This could be the role you’ve been waiting for.

We currently have 1x Permanent full-time position available for immediate filling.

Our Leederville campus is our main hub, with free parking available. You will also be required to work across our campuses as part of our multi-campus operations.

About the role
The Work Health and Safety (WHS) Consultant provides expert advice, support, and operational services across all WHS matters. This includes developing and delivering training, guiding leaders, and ensuring legislative compliance.

The role plays a key part in implementing WHS strategies and safety systems, leading incident and hazard investigations, and identifying effective risk controls. It also undertakes audits, risk assessments, and reporting, maintains accurate records, and supports injury management, while building strong stakeholder relationships to promote a safe, compliant, and inclusive workplace.

This role would suit someone who:

• Has strong knowledge of Work Health and Safety legislation and compliance requirements
• Is a proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and drives continuous improvement
• Is a collaborative team player who is approachable, builds strong relationships, and influences positive safety behaviours.

There is an option to accrue an additional two weeks leave each year on top of your standard four weeks annual leave.

About the College
North Metropolitan TAFE (NMTAFE) is the State Government’s vocational education and training provider for northern Perth.

We work alongside learners, industry and community to build skills, create opportunity and strengthen our region. Across 10 campuses and more than 400 courses in 48 industry areas, our focus is simple, deliver high quality training that supports participation, drives productivity and transforms lives.

Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI communities and people with disability, to work with us. We value different experiences, ideas and identities and the strength they bring to our college.

Applying is easy
If this is the role you’ve been waiting for, simply give us:

• a CV outlining your employment history, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role and include two professional referees
• A written application (maximum two pages) addressing the following questions, based only on the requirements outlined in the attached Job Description Form:

1: Describe a situation where you provided WHS consultancy advice in a complex organisational environment. How did you analyse the issue, influence stakeholders, and what outcome did you achieve?

2: Provide an example of how you have worked collaboratively as part of a team to achieve a WHS or organisational outcome. What was your contribution and how did you support the team?

Applications close 03/07/2026 at 4:00pm (WST).

Select “Apply for Job” at the top or bottom of this advertisement to submit your application. Applications must be submitted online, and if you experience any issues, please contact the Helpdesk on (08) 9203 3***.  Late applications will not be accepted.

Other Conditions and Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, applicants must hold valid Australian work rights at the time of application. Permanent appointments require Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Please note, NM TAFE is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates who meet the selection criteria for these roles will be prioritised for appointment.

We’re always on the lookout for great people. If you’re suitable but not selected for this role but we believe you’d be a strong fit elsewhere, over the next 12 months we may consider you for other opportunities within the organisation or share your details with other agencies - with your permission.

Find out more
Ryan Johnston, A/Manager Safety and Injury Management, would also be happy to chat with you on (08) 9202 48***or *************@nmtafe.wa.edu.au. Also talk with them about how we can make adjustments to support you to participate fully in recruitment.

Find out more by visiting our website: www.northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au.

Advertised Reference Number: NMG078.26P