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ANZSCO 251312Updated 2026-01-29
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 110k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2120
Salary range: AUD 99k-AUD 121k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
25%
NSW
22.8%
VIC
22.8%
QLD
Education mix
26.2%
advanced diploma/ diploma
24.4%
bachelor degree
18.7%
Post graduate
Role overview
Occupational Health and Safety Advisers develop, implement and evaluate risk management policies and programs, train employees in occupational health and safety procedures, monitor and audit the workplace, and record and investigate incidents to ensure safe and healthy working conditions.
What you do
- • Controls hazards and risks in the workplace.
- • Develops, implements and monitors programmes minimising workplace and environmental pollution involving chemical and physical hazards.
- • Promotes ergonomic principles within the workplace such as matching furniture, equipment and work activities to the needs of employees.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: advanced diploma/ diploma (26.2%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Co-ordinates the return of injured workers into the workplace.
- • Controls hazards and risks in the workplace.
- • Develops, implements and monitors programmes minimising workplace and environmental pollution involving chemical and physical hazards.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2120
Annual median: AUD 110k
Range: AUD 99k-AUD 121k