About the Role Are you a proactive and experienced Safety professional ready to make a significant impact on Frontline Operations? We're seeking a highly motivated Safety Advisor to lead and develop our WHS program, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our people, particularly in high-risk environments involving moving plant and damaged vehicles. Reporting to the WHS Manager, this crucial hybrid role involves regular interstate travel for proactive site engagement and WHS leadership. You will be instrumental in fostering a strong safety culture across multiple operational sites, providing expert support and guidance as a Line 1 Risk Support professional to employees at all levels, and helping to safeguard a brighter future. About Us Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing insurance business, providing general insurance solutions to all Australians since 2000. Our range of general insurance products protect customers on the road, at home and on holiday with various Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents, Pet and Travel Insurance products as well as Roadside Assistance. We provide insurance for leading brands including Budget Direct, Coles Insurance, ING and Qantas. We work together as a team to ‘safeguard a brighter future’ for our customers, our people and the broader community. We foster a culture of high performance with high integrity (we call it the A&G Way) and expect every team member to bring 100% effort, energy and dedication to delivering our goals. In return, we invest in our team members with generous rewards, benefits, development opportunities and job security. What you'll be doing As our Safety Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our safety landscape for our Frontline Operations. Your responsibilities will include: WHS Program Leadership: Design, develop, implement, and continuously maintain comprehensive WHS programs, policies, and procedures, with a strategic focus on high-risk operational sites (e.g., non-drive facilities). This includes developing robust risk assessments, proactively identifying hazards, and implementing effective control measures. Ensuring Site Safety & Compliance: Conduct regular, proactive site visits (including interstate travel) to monitor adherence to WHS procedures, identify potential hazards, and collaborate with site leadership to integrate WHS into operational developments. Incident Management & Resolution: Oversee the end-to-end WHS incident management process for frontline incidents, leading or supporting thorough investigations, applying root cause analysis, and tracking corrective and preventative actions to ensure effective resolution and prevent recurrence. Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Build, cultivate, and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders across all levels of the organisation, driving collective ownership of safety in operational settings. Developing Training & Wellbeing: Develop, deliver, and evaluate engaging WHS and Wellbeing training programs tailored for frontline staff, promote awareness and utilisation of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), and actively champion broader employee wellness initiatives. Hazard Management & Remediation: Manage the comprehensive process of hazard reporting and resolution for operational areas, tracking identified hazards, assigning responsibilities, and collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., Facilities, Operations) to ensure timely, effective, and sustainable remediation. WHS Committee & HSR Guidance: Provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and dedicated support to Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and WHS Committee members focused on operational environments, empowering them and ensuring effective governance. Performance Reporting & Analysis: Prepare, analyse, and distribute regular, insightful reports on WHS performance, trends, and key analytics derived from frontline incidents, hazards, near misses, and site observations to provide actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. New Site Safety & Pre-Occupancy Assessment: Conduct comprehensive safety walkthroughs and risk assessments for new operational sites or significant site modifications, proactively identifying and addressing potential hazards in close collaboration with the Facilities team. Audit & Assurance: Conduct and oversee internal and external WHS audits specifically for frontline operations to systematically assess compliance with legislative requirements, internal standards, and the WHS Management System, driving continuous improvement. Safety Culture Advocacy: Actively champion and foster a positive, proactive, and resilient safety culture throughout the organisation's frontline, promoting an environment of open communication and shared accountability. What experience you’ll bring To thrive in this role, you'll need: A Certificate IV in WHS and/or Diploma. ICAM Lead Investigator certification. A thorough understanding of relevant WHS legislation and best practices. Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated experience in conducting investigations, implementing corrective actions, and applying risk assessment methodologies. Experience with Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and in training and mentoring employees. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Tertiary qualifications in a related field and/or proven experience in a similar Safety Advisory role, ideally within the motor vehicle, insurance, or high-risk industrial sectors, are highly desirable. Experience in conducting and overseeing WHS audits, a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, and proficiency in Google Office Suite are also beneficial. Our Perks At Auto & General, we believe in supporting our people to thrive both professionally and personally. Here are some of the benefits you can expect: Be Rewarded: We recognise high performance and reward our people through bonuses and our employee recognition platform, Rewards Gateway, offering exclusive discounts across 600 top retailers. Work Flexibility: Enjoy options for hybrid work, allowing you to balance work and life effectively, alongside the requirement for interstate travel. Options for Leave: Life happens, so we offer volunteer days, an additional paid ‘ME’ day, paid parental leave, and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of life's big moments. Grow With Us: Access a wide range of learning and professional development opportunities to suit your career aspirations. Give Back: Our A&G Difference program empowers you to contribute to causes you're passionate about through volunteering, fundraising, and donations. Take Care of Yourself: Your wellbeing is important to us. Benefit from our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support, and fitness discounts to help you be your best self. Celebrate The Wins: Join our vibrant culture with many on-site events, family fun days, and annual celebrations. Save Money: Enjoy discounts on our insurance products, plus exclusive deals with various retailers and hospitality providers across Australia. Apply Today If you're a dedicated Safety professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role focused on Frontline Operations within a growing Australian company, we encourage you to apply. Join us and help 'safeguard a brighter future'! A note from Auto & General to recruitment agencies: We politely ask that you avoid making any approaches or sending any unsolicited resumes to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Leaders across our business. Auto & General is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
