Occupation

222332 Work Health and Safety Adviser

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

222332 Work Health and Safety Adviser

Develops, implements, and evaluates risk management policies and programs, trains employees in work health and safety procedures, monitors and audits the workplace, and records and investigates incidents to ensure safe and healthy working conditions.

Rehabilitation Consultants are excluded from this occupation. Rehabilitation Consultants are included in Occupation 222331 Rehabilitation Consultant.

Alternative title

  • Work Health and Safety Officer

Specialisation

  • Occupational Hygienist

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Trains employees and guides work health and safety procedures
  • Records and investigates workplace incidents and accidents to identify causes and prevent future occurrences
  • Conducts risk assessments to identify hazards and monitors workplace for safety compliance
  • Reviews and updates safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation and industry standards
  • May monitor equipment, and measure levels of exposure to hazardous substances and other environmental factors to workers