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Occupational Health And Safety Adviser

OSCA 222332·ANZSCO 251312

Employed

17,000

Part-time share

14.4%

Female share

41.8%

Median age

45 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Occupational Health And Safety Adviser is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Safety Leadership, Course in Functioning as a Site Safety and Health Representative, Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention, and Course in Workplace Impairment Prevention.

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About this career

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.

What they typically do

  • 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 health and safety policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance with legislation and industry standards
  • Provides advice on workplace health and safety issues
  • May monitor equipment and measure levels of exposure to hazardous substances and other environmental factors to workers

Where they work

Construction

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
25%
QLD
22.8%
VIC
22.8%
WA
17.6%
SA
6.9%
ACT
1.9%
TAS
1.9%
NT
1.1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Occupational Health And Safety Adviser.

  • Certificate IV in Safety Leadership

    11045NAT · AQF 4 · 1 providers

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  • Course in Functioning as a Site Safety and Health Representative

    11308NAT · 1 providers

    View qualification
  • Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention

    10830NAT · 29 providers

    View qualification
  • Course in Workplace Impairment Prevention

    11369NAT · 4 providers

    View qualification
  • Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety

    BSB60619 · AQF 6 · 12 providers

    View qualification