WHS Advisor Fulltime Permanent Onsite, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW Reporting to: WHS Manager About you You're a passionate and practical WHS professional who enjoys being hands on and visible in the workplace. You bring a collaborative approach to safety, balancing strong technical knowledge with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams. You're confident providing advice, influencing positive safety behaviours, and supporting continuous improvement. Most importantly, you care deeply about creating safe, healthy environments where people can do their best work. The role Reporting to the WHS Manager, the WHS Advisor plays a key role in implementing and maintaining the Institute's Work Health & Safety Management System. You'll work closely with operational, scientific and corporate teams to ensure legislative compliance, manage WHS programs, and promote a positive safety culture across the Institute. This is a varied and engaging role that combines operational WHS delivery, stakeholder engagement, training, reporting and continuous improvement activities within a world‑class research environment. What we will trust you with Supporting the ongoing implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the Institute's WHS Management System Providing specialist WHS advice to leaders, staff and key stakeholders across the Institute Managing WHS administrative processes, including risk and chemical management systems Monitoring legislative and regulatory changes and contributing to updates of WHS policies, procedures and systems Coordinating and participating in WHS inspections, audits, investigations and risk assessments Investigating incidents and hazards, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions Preparing WHS reports, analysing data and identifying trends or emerging risks Supporting WHS training needs analysis and delivery in partnership with People & Culture Contributing to WHS projects and initiatives that promote continual improvement and cultural change Does this sound like you? You hold relevant tertiary qualifications (Diploma or Degree) in Work Health & Safety At least 2 years' experience in a WHS role, ideally within a laboratory, research or scientific environment Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, standards and codes of practice You've supported the implementation and monitoring of WHS Management Systems Confident managing multiple priorities and working across diverse stakeholder groups Able to communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and in person Strong customer service mindset and a collaborative, solutions‑focused approach Committed to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement About us The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (the Institute) is dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease and is one of the most respected heart research facilities in the world. Renowned for the quality of its breakthroughs, the Institute was established in 1994 and has grown to a team of more than 200 researchers from around the globe, working across five divisions. A global centre-of-excellence, it integrates Cardiac Physiology and Transplantation, Developmental and Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Cardiology and Biophysics, Structural and Computational Biology, as well as Vascular Biology. At the Institute, we translate our discoveries into new diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease - reducing the incidence, severity, and impact of heart disease. What you will be proud of Being part of an Institute that is not only dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease, but one that also strives to ensure our employees and students enjoy a great working environment. We value and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces diversity, gender equity and promote flexible working arrangements for all employees. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We also welcome applicants with diverse educational backgrounds, professional knowledge, personality types, thinking styles and life experiences. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. What we offer Salary packaging (including a $15,900 tax-free component, plus meal and entertainment allowances, holiday accommodation/venue hire plus many more). Banking & lifestyle benefits with Commonwealth Bank, including lending offers, discounts from participating retailers and financial wellbeing webinars. Fitness Passport Excellent environment with new state-of-the-art equipment. Collaborative team environment Continuous learning and development opportunities We are only accepting applications from candidates with full working rights in Australia. Early applications are encouraged, we are reviewing and conducting interviews on a rolling basis upon receiving applications. Come and work with us & help make a difference.
