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

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

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

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

Industrial Hygienist

An Industrial Hygienist assesses workplace hazards and implements safety strategies to protect employee health and ensure regulatory compliance.

Avg yearly income $93,600
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

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
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in work health and safety

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Blended, Online, Traineeship
10 - 24 months
$0 - $3,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Paper Mill Worker Drone Operator
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Abattoir Supervisor Food Production Supervisor EEHA Auditor Gas Industry Operator Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Supervisor Occupational Health Nurse Safety Officer Demolition Supervisor Occupational Hygienist Industrial Hygienist Safety Consultant Health Consultant Asset Inspector
+ 15 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 Drone Operator
Waterproofer EEHA Inspector Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Removalist B Class Asbestos Supervisor Crowd Controller Chief Warden Mining Manager Occupational Health Nurse Safety Officer Demolition Supervisor Occupational Hygienist Superintendent Industrial Hygienist Safety Consultant Health Consultant
+ 16 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Compliance)
Blended, Online
12 months
$1,995 - $6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Senior Administrator Governance Officer Compliance Coordinator
Compliance Officer Compliance Specialist Corporate Services Manager Senior Risk Manager Food Safety Supervisor Immigration Consultant Equal Opportunity Officer Workplace Relations Officer Legal Consultant Financial Crime Analyst Clinical Data Manager Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Construction Consultant Health Manager Policy Writer Wellness Coordinator Compliance Manager Economics Consultant
+ 20 more
PSP40416

Certificate IV in Government Investigations
Online
12 months
$2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Biosecurity Officer Compliance Specialist
Compliance Coordinator Private Investigator Review Officer Public Administrator Criminal Investigator Detective
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Biosecurity Officer Compliance Specialist Compliance Coordinator Private Investigator Review Officer Public Administrator Criminal Investigator Detective + 6 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.
Governance Officer Enterprise Risk Manager Compliance Coordinator
Compliance Officer Compliance Specialist Compliance Analyst Food Safety Supervisor Board Member EEHA Inspector Financial Regulator Commercial Lawyer Legal Consultant Compliance Manager
+ 10 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Governance Officer Enterprise Risk Manager Compliance Coordinator Compliance Officer Compliance Specialist Compliance Analyst Food Safety Supervisor Board Member EEHA Inspector Financial Regulator Commercial Lawyer Legal Consultant Compliance Manager + 10 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.
Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator RTO Compliance Officer
Operational Risk Manager Governance Officer Compliance Analyst Claims Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator RTO Compliance Officer Operational Risk Manager Governance Officer Compliance Analyst Claims Consultant + 4 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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator Investigator
PSPSS00058

Workplace Coaching Skill Set
Blended, Online
6 months
$1,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Public Sector Manager Workplace Trainer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Public Sector Manager Workplace Trainer
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.
Compliance Coordinator Asset Inspector
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Coordinator Asset Inspector
BSB60619

Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $10,790
  • Completed Diploma of Work Health and Safety or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Mining Manager
  • Completed Diploma of Work Health and Safety or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Mining Manager
10964NAT

Certificate IV in Compliance and Risk Management
On Campus, Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Review Officer Compliance Coordinator
Compliance Specialist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Review Officer Compliance Coordinator Compliance Specialist + 1 more

Bachelor of Health Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 - 36 months
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Public Health Officer Health Service Manager Health and Safety Manager
Bus Driver Renal Care Nurse Orthoptist Podiatrist Paediatric Occupational Therapist Paramedic Anatomist Sports Therapist Community Health Liaison Health Informatician Global Health Advisor Clinical Research Associate Community Nutritionist Vision Therapist Rehabilitation Consultant Clinical Facilitator Clinical Research Manager
+ 17 more

Bachelor of Construction Management
On Campus
48 months
$0 - $25,035
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Quantity Surveyor Construction Manager Site Manager
Construction Project Manager Health and Safety Manager Structural Project Manager Fire Engineer Site Engineer BIM Manager Construction Site Manager
+ 7 more

Bachelor of Hospitality Management
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $48,817
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Duty Manager Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Health and Safety Manager Bus Driver
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Duty Manager Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Health and Safety Manager Bus Driver + 3 more

Bachelor of Project Management
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $102,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Program Coordinator
Health and Safety Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Program Coordinator Health and Safety Manager + 1 more

Bachelor of Business (Project Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Manager Health and Safety Manager Project Manager (Police Force)
International Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Program Officer Studio Executive
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Manager Health and Safety Manager Project Manager (Police Force) International Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Program Officer Studio Executive + 4 more

Master of Occupational Health and Safety
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $65,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Consultant Occupational Hygienist Occupational Health Nurse
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Consultant Occupational Hygienist Occupational Health Nurse

Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $16,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Industrial Hygienist Safety Consultant
Occupational Health Nurse
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Industrial Hygienist Safety Consultant Occupational Health Nurse + 1 more

Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $27,756
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Safety Consultant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Safety Consultant

Master of Occupational Hygiene
Blended, On Campus
18 months
$0 - $37,872
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Occupational Hygienist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Occupational Hygienist
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