Job Description

Safety Advisor | Design SheetMetal VIC (Bayswater & Laverton)

Design Sheet Metal is seeking a proactive Safety Advisor to lead health, safety, and workers’ compensation across our Victorian operations, overseeing and supporting two key sites: Bayswater and Laverton.

You’ll partner with operational managers to build a strong safety culture, protect our people, and drive measurable improvements in workplace performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and implement safety policies, procedures, and SOPs across multiple sites
• Build consistent, practical safety solutions that deliver results
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
• Coach and advise operational leaders on safety best practice
• Prepare accurate, timely reports for management and corporate stakeholders
• Manage return-to-work programs and support injured workers effectively
• Stay ahead of WHS and workers’ compensation legislation, translating requirements into clear, actionable guidance

What Success Looks Like:

• Consistent safety solutions across all sites
• Sites achieving above-average performance in WHS measures
• Legal and regulatory compliance across all operational areas
• Recognition as an industry leader in workplace safety

What You Bring:

• 5+ years in a safety role within manufacturing or engineering in Australia
• Tertiary-level safety qualifications (preferred)
• Experience in auditing, incident investigations, and training delivery
• Strong skills in risk assessment, procedural documentation, and workers’ compensation management
• High energy, hands-on approach, and excellent communication skills
• Ability to influence, build relationships, and work across all levels of the business

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package aligned to experience
• The opportunity to lead safety across two key Victorian sites
• Autonomy to shape and strengthen safety systems and culture
• A supportive leadership team that values safety and operational excellence
• Long term career growth within a stable and growing manufacturing business

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, lead with authority, and make safety a priority in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.