Work Health & Safety Advisor | Merivale

Job description

At Merivale, our people are at the heart of everything we do . Across more than 90 venues and a fast-moving hospitality environment, creating safe, supportive workplaces is essential to the experience we deliver for both our teams and our guests. We are looking for a hands-on WHSW Advisor who specialises in systems & operations to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Safety, this role will be central to the day-to-day operation of Merivale’s safety systems, incident management processes and venue compliance programs. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys combining WHS knowledge with systems, data and operational problem-solving. You will manage our digital safety platform, review and triage incidents, coordinate inspections and corrective actions, and ensure our records and reporting provide a clear and accurate view of safety performance across the group. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day administration and ongoing development of Merivale’s digital WHS platform, SafetyCulture. Build and maintain incident and hazard forms, inspection templates, corrective-action workflows, dashboards, user permissions and site structures. Review incidents logged across the business, ensuring reports are complete, accurately classified and appropriately prioritised. Identify serious and notifiable incidents and escalate them immediately to the Head of Safety in line with legislative requirements. Coordinate venue inspection and checklist programs, monitor completion rates and follow up on overdue actions. Maintain accurate WHS records and registers, including training, inspections, chemicals, safety data sheets, plant and equipment documentation. Partner with venue leaders, Group Operations Managers, People Experience, Technology teams and system vendors to improve safety processes and data quality. Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, strengthen reporting and continuously improve the WHSW management system. The Essentials Approximately 2–4 years’ experience in a WHS Coordinator, Advisor or systems-focused safety role, ideally within a multi-site environment. A Certification in Work Health & Safety. Experience administering a digital WHS or EHS platform, including building forms, workflows, inspections and dashboards; SafetyCulture or iAuditor experience is strongly preferred. Sound working knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) and WHS Regulation 2017, including incident notification requirements. Strong judgement and confidence when reviewing, classifying, prioritising and escalating incidents. Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records, registers and reporting. Proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools will be advantageous. Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to follow up stakeholders and drive actions to completion. The ability to manage competing priorities and remain calm and consistent in a fast-paced environment. Merivale Employee Benefits 25% staff discount across 90+ Merivale venues. Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events. Merivale Staff Cellar — access to premium wines at staff pricing. Unlimited career growth with ongoing development opportunities. Merivale Academy — online and in-person training, including Leadership & Performance, First Aid, Food Safety and more. Professional accreditation support, including leadership qualifications. Employee Assistance Program — confidential wellbeing and mental health support provided by Sonder. Employee Referral Program — earn rewards for bringing great people on board. Paid parental leave with flexible return-to-work support.