Senior Safety Advisor

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We are a premier Australian-owned engineering company delivering innovative solutions across mining, defence, aerospace, and energy sectors. With one of the country’s largest privately run apprenticeship programs and ongoing investment in technology and training, we offer a supportive, fun, and inclusive workplace where employees can grow and achieve their career goals.

We don’t just build components — we build people.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Safety Advisor to join our Safety Department on a full time basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture across all levels of the workshop.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance and engagement.
• Implement and monitor compliance with company WHS policies, Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), and Job Hazard & Environmental Analysis (JHEAs).
• Conduct random safety inspections of workshop areas including contractors working in Hofmann sites.
• Support internal and external WHS audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Lead Job Safety and Environmental Analyses (JSEA), Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), and hazard identification.
• Manage incident investigations and root cause analyses, ensuring lessons learned are communicated and actions completed.
• Oversee risk assessments for new equipment, processes, and materials.
• Advise on machine guarding, isolation, hazardous substances, and confined space entry.
• Support internal and external HSE audits and implement corrective actions to address findings.

What is on Offer

What do you bring

ICAM or TapRooT investigation training (desirable).

Why This Role Is Different ⚙️

With workshops and offices covering over 18 acres in central Bassendean the successful applicant will have the chance to be part of one of the largest manufacturing companies in Australia. Your experience will help shape the next chapter in Hofmann Engineering's future.

Ready to make a difference?

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