Work Health and Safety

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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 Beginner

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 Unknown

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 Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in work health and safety

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB51319

Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Online
12 months
$0 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Health and Safety Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Health and Safety Manager
BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$5,465 - $8,694
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer
PSP40416

Certificate IV in Government Investigations
Online
12 months
$4,170
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Biosecurity Officer Compliance Specialist
Compliance Coordinator Private Investigator Review Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Biosecurity Officer Compliance Specialist Compliance Coordinator Private Investigator Review Officer + 3 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
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Governance Officer Enterprise Risk Manager Compliance Coordinator Compliance Officer Compliance Specialist + 2 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
Senior Risk Manager Financial Risk Manager Operational Risk Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator RTO Compliance Officer Senior Risk Manager Financial Risk Manager Operational Risk Manager + 3 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.
Compliance Coordinator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Coordinator
BSB60619

Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$1,995 - $10,790
  • Completed Diploma of Work Health and Safety or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Health and Safety Manager Work Health and Safety Officer
  • Completed Diploma of Work Health and Safety or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Health and Safety Manager Work Health and Safety Officer
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Compliance)
Online
12 months
$3,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Manager Senior Administrator Governance Officer
Compliance Coordinator Compliance Officer Compliance Specialist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Manager Senior Administrator Governance Officer Compliance Coordinator Compliance Officer Compliance Specialist + 3 more

Master of Occupational Health and Safety
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$37,872 - $65,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health and Safety Manager Safety Consultant Occupational Hygienist
Work Health and Safety Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health and Safety Manager Safety Consultant Occupational Hygienist Work Health and Safety Manager + 1 more

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
Work Health and Safety Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Industrial Hygienist Safety Consultant Work Health and Safety Manager + 1 more

Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$9,000 - $27,756
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Manager Safety Officer Safety Consultant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Manager Safety Officer Safety Consultant

Master of Occupational Hygiene
Blended, On Campus
18 months
$13,425 - $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
PSP50122

Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection)
Online
12 months
$1,695
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Workplace Inspector Work Health and Safety Officer Compliance Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Workplace Inspector Work Health and Safety Officer Compliance Officer
PSP60122

Advanced Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection)
Online
12 months
$1,695
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Workplace Inspector Work Health and Safety Officer Compliance Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Workplace Inspector Work Health and Safety Officer Compliance Officer
SIR30216

Certificate III in Retail (Intro into WHS Skill Set)
Traineeship
2 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Retail Supervisor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Retail Supervisor
RIIGOV401E

Apply, Monitor and Report on Compliance Systems
Blended, On Campus
1 day
$0 - $650
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Coordinator Compliance Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Coordinator Compliance Officer
BSBAUD412

Work within Compliance Frameworks
Online
3 months
$275
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Coordinator Compliance Specialist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Coordinator Compliance Specialist
BSBWHS418

Assist with Managing WHS Compliance of Contractors
On Campus
4 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Coordinator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Coordinator
PSP50122

Diploma of Government (Injury Management)
Online
12 months
$1,695
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Rehabilitation Consultant Compensation and Benefits Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Rehabilitation Consultant Compensation and Benefits Manager
PSP40416

Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory Compliance)
Blended, Online
4 months
$0 - $2,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Compliance Specialist Compliance Coordinator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Compliance Specialist Compliance Coordinator
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