We’re partnering with a leading workplace consultancy to recruit a Health & Safety Content Specialist. This is an opportunity to step into a unique role that blends WHS advisory knowledge with content creation, research, and communication — making safety simple and practical for thousands of businesses across Australia and New Zealand.
About the Role
Sitting within a specialist content function, you’ll develop, review, and adapt WHS materials that support both internal teams and external clients. From policies and procedures to safety alerts, fact sheets, and training resources — you’ll help ensure information is clear, accurate, and easy to apply.
You’ll also:
- Monitor WHS news, regulator updates, and case law to keep content current.
- Research and summarise legislation, regulator guidance, and industry information.
- Draft, edit, and refine WHS documentation tailored for different audiences.
- Support internal teams with technical WHS queries and guidance.
- Contribute to webinars, e-learning resources, newsletters, and safety communications.
We’re seeking someone who combines solid WHS knowledge with strong writing and research skills. This role is well suited to a:
- WHS Coordinator / Advisor looking to pivot into a content and research-focused role, or
- Legal / compliance professional with exposure to WHS and a talent for plain-English communication.
- WHS knowledge – sound grounding in WHS legislation, Codes of Practice, and practical advisory experience.
- Content development skills – ability to write and adapt procedures, guidelines, safety alerts, and training resources.
- Research & support capability – skilled in using regulator sites (SafeWork NSW, Safe Work Australia, Comcare) to track updates and summarise findings.
- Communication strengths – excellent writing, editing, and organisation skills with high attention to detail.
- Cert IV or Diploma in WHS (essential).
- Bachelor’s degree in WHS or related disci pline (desirable).
- Career progression – strong appetite for internal development and promotion.
- Collaboration – supportive, flat-structured team culture with high engagement.
- Impact – shape content and safety tools used nationally.
- Location – Sydney CBD office with hybrid flexibility.
Click apply now or email karmstrong@thesafestep.com.au.