At Compass Group's ESS Defence, we deliver world-class hospitality and support services that help keep Australia's Defence personnel healthy, fuelled, and mission-ready. From dining facilities to remote field operations, our teams play a vital role in supporting the everyday lives of those who serve our country.

We are looking for a proactive and passionate Safety Advisor to join our Defence business. Based in Canberra, you will partner closely with operational leaders across Defence sites in NSW and the ACT, driving a strong safety culture and providing expert guidance on health, safety, environmental and quality performance.

Why Join Us?

• Canberra-based role with regular travel across Defence sites
• Hybrid work arrangements available
• Work with a supportive national HSEQ team
• Opportunity to make a real impact across a large and diverse operation
• Join a global organisation with genuine career development opportunities

The Role

As a Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in promoting best practice safety outcomes and supporting our operational teams to maintain safe, compliant and high-performing workplaces.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert WHS, environmental and food safety advice to operational teams
• Conducting risk assessments and developing safe work procedures
• Leading incident investigations and supporting effective corrective actions
• Supporting injury management and return-to-work processes
• Conducting site audits, inspections and compliance reviews
• Ensuring compliance with legislative, client and company requirements
• Coaching and influencing leaders to strengthen safety capability
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across safety performance

About You

We are looking for a safety professional who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships and influencing positive safety outcomes.

You'll bring:

• Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain a Defence Security Clearance
• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety as a minimum (Diploma or Degree highly regarded)
• Experience in a Health, Safety, Environment or related role
• Strong incident investigation and risk management capability
• ICAM investigation training and root cause analysis experience (desirable)
• Current unrestricted driver's licence
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working in site-based or operational environments (highly regarded)
• Food safety experience or qualifications (desirable)

The Benefits

As part of Compass Group, you'll enjoy:

• Access to over 100 retail discounts and benefits
• Salary packaging options to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing programs for you and your family
• Recognition and reward programs celebrating performance and service
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
• The support, resources and stability of a global organisation

Apply now and help create safer workplaces while supporting the people who serve Australia.