Work Health and Safety

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Compliance Coordinator

WHS Compliance Coordinators support the HSE Manager by managing compliance documents and training, requiring strong organisational skills.

Avg yearly income $85,800
Skill level Advanced

Workplace Trainer

A Workplace Trainer develops and delivers training to enhance employee skills, ensuring industry standards are met through workshops, coaching, and assessments.

Avg yearly income $80,080
Skill level Advanced

Work Health and Safety Officer

Work Health and Safety Officers identify workplace hazards, assess risks, and recommend control measures to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Avg yearly income $95,264
Skill level Advanced

Health and Safety Manager

A Health and Safety Manager ensures compliance with WHS legislation and safety standards, developing risk management plans and coordinating safety audits.

Avg yearly income $149,500
Skill level Advanced

Safety Officer

A Safety Officer ensures workplaces comply with health and safety regulations, conducts risk assessments, and promotes a safe working environment.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Advanced

Safety Consultant

A Safety Consultant evaluates and enhances safety practices in organisations, ensuring compliance and preventing workplace accidents through training and policies.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Occupational Hygienist

An Occupational Hygienist ensures safe and healthy workplaces by assessing hazards and implementing risk control measures across various industries.

Avg yearly income $94,640
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in work health and safety

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $3,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Consultant Work Health and Safety Officer Safety Officer
Health and Safety Manager Compliance Coordinator Risk Advisor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Consultant Work Health and Safety Officer Safety Officer Health and Safety Manager Compliance Coordinator Risk Advisor + 3 more
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
10 - 18 months
$0 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Leader Supervisor Service Manager
Project Coordinator Operations Coordinator Workplace Trainer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Leader Supervisor Service Manager Project Coordinator Operations Coordinator Workplace Trainer + 3 more
BSB51319

Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Online
12 months
$0 - $3,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Operational Risk Manager Safety Officer
Safety Consultant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Operational Risk Manager Safety Officer Safety Consultant + 1 more
TAE40122

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Online
3 - 12 months
$2,990 - $3,697
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Trainer and Assessor Vocational Education Trainer TAFE Teacher
Facilitator Assessor Workplace Trainer
+ 3 more
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Trainer and Assessor Vocational Education Trainer TAFE Teacher Facilitator Assessor Workplace Trainer + 3 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Compliance)
Blended, Online
12 months
$1,995 - $6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator Compliance Specialist
Governance Officer Risk Manager Internal Auditor Compliance Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator Compliance Specialist Governance Officer Risk Manager Internal Auditor Compliance Manager + 4 more
PSP40416

Certificate IV in Government Investigations
Online
12 months
$2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Investigator Government Investigator Compliance Coordinator
Compliance Officer Biosecurity Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Investigator Government Investigator Compliance Coordinator Compliance Officer Biosecurity Officer + 2 more
10711NAT

Advanced Diploma of Governance, Risk and Compliance
Blended, On Campus
24 months
$4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Specialist Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator
Compliance Analyst Governance Officer Enterprise Risk Manager Compliance Manager Public Service Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Specialist Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator Compliance Analyst Governance Officer Enterprise Risk Manager Compliance Manager Public Service Officer + 5 more
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management (Specialising in Construction)
Online
12 months
$4,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Construction Supervisor
Construction Site Manager Project Scheduler Contracts Manager Quality Assurance Manager Health and Safety Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Construction Supervisor Construction Site Manager Project Scheduler Contracts Manager Quality Assurance Manager Health and Safety Manager + 5 more

Professional Certificate in Essential Practices for Electrical Safety, Earthing, and Lightning Protection
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Electrical Supervisor Electrical Technician
Power Systems Engineer EEHA Inspector Electrical Power Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Electrical Supervisor Electrical Technician Power Systems Engineer EEHA Inspector Electrical Power Engineer + 3 more
10862NAT

Certificate IV in Risk Management Essentials
Blended, On Campus
18 months
$2,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Risk Advisor Work Health and Safety Officer Internal Auditor
Compliance Officer Operational Risk Manager Governance Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Risk Advisor Work Health and Safety Officer Internal Auditor Compliance Officer Operational Risk Manager Governance Officer + 3 more
HLTAID014

Provide Advanced First Aid
On Campus
1 day
$195 - $300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide Childcare Worker Work Health and Safety Officer
Aged Care Worker First Aider
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outdoor Adventure Guide Childcare Worker Work Health and Safety Officer Aged Care Worker First Aider + 2 more
HLTAID011

Provide First Aid
Blended, On Campus
2 - 4 days
$150 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Australian Defence Force Worker Childcare Worker
Safety Officer Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Adventure Guide
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Australian Defence Force Worker Childcare Worker Safety Officer Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Pool Lifeguard Outdoor Adventure Guide + 5 more
PSP60122

Advanced Diploma of Government (Investigations)
Blended, Online
18 months
$8,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator Investigator
Fraud Analyst Internal Auditor Compliance Analyst Risk Analyst
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator Investigator Fraud Analyst Internal Auditor Compliance Analyst Risk Analyst + 4 more
PSPSS00058

Workplace Coaching Skill Set
Blended, Online
6 months
$1,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Leader Supervisor Human Resources Officer
Organisational Development Consultant Operations Manager Performance Coach Workplace Trainer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Leader Supervisor Human Resources Officer Organisational Development Consultant Operations Manager Performance Coach Workplace Trainer + 4 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Onshore and Offshore Pipeline Systems
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Corrosion Engineer Hydraulic Engineer
Construction Manager Project Manager Process Engineer Mechanical Engineer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Corrosion Engineer Hydraulic Engineer Construction Manager Project Manager Process Engineer Mechanical Engineer + 4 more

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Safety, Risk and Reliability)
Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Consultant Risk Manager Risk Consultant
Systems Engineer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Consultant Risk Manager Risk Consultant Systems Engineer + 1 more

Graduate Certificate in Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering
Online
6 months
$5,094
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Risk Analyst Risk Consultant Compliance Manager
Health and Safety Manager Compliance Coordinator Quality Assurance Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Risk Analyst Risk Consultant Compliance Manager Health and Safety Manager Compliance Coordinator Quality Assurance Engineer + 3 more
TLI23221

Certificate II in Shunting
On Campus
6 months
$4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Freight Handler Compliance Officer Safety Officer
Rail Yard Operator Railway Shunter
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Freight Handler Compliance Officer Safety Officer Rail Yard Operator Railway Shunter + 2 more
BSB30719

Certificate III in Work Health and Safety
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
8 - 24 months
$0 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asset Inspector Compliance Coordinator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asset Inspector Compliance Coordinator
BSB60619

Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$2,100 - $10,790
  • Completed Diploma of Work Health and Safety or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Mining Manager Work Health and Safety Officer
  • Completed Diploma of Work Health and Safety or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Mining Manager Work Health and Safety Officer
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