Occupational Health and Safety Adviser - ANZSCO 251312
- Assessment Authorities: VETASSESS
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser develops, implements and evaluates risk management policies and programs, trains employees in occupational health and safety procedures, monitors and audits the workplace, and records and investigates incidents to ensure safe and healthy working conditions.
Occupational health and safety officers may perform the following tasks:
- promote occupational health and safety within an organisation and develop safer and healthier ways of working
- inspect workplaces and workplace equipment, such as scaffolding, to ensure they meet safety regulations and to identify hazards and risks
- ensure that workplaces conform with organisational procedures and safety standards
- work with engineers and other professionals to ensure the safety of worksites and work practices
- make sure that personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, dust masks, safety glasses, footwear and safety helmets, is being used in workplaces according to regulations
- make sure that dangerous materials are correctly stored
- identify and test work areas for potential accident and health hazards, such as toxic fumes and explosive gas-air mixtures, and implement appropriate control measures
- make sure that an organisation is aware of, and complies with, all legislation relating to its duty of care, workplace activities and the use of its plant, equipment and substances
- record and report hazards, accidents, injuries and health issues within the workplace
- assist with the investigation of accidents and unsafe working conditions, study possible causes and recommend remedial action
- conduct training sessions for management, supervisors and workers on health and safety practices and legislation
- assist with the rehabilitation of workers after accidents or injuries and make sure they experience a satisfactory return to work
- coordinate emergency procedures, mine rescues, firefighting and first aid crews
- communicate frequently with management to report on the status of occupational health and safety programmes
- develop occupational health and safety systems, including policies, procedures and manuals.
This occupation belongs to Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) . STSOL consists of the list of the occupations which are high in demand in Australia. If you want to apply for Australia sponsored Permanent Residency (subclass 190) your occupation must be listed in the relevant STSOL list and you must have an invitation/sponsorship from the state government. This list is also a part of the Australia Point system. If eligible, you can live and work in Australia for an indefinite period of time.
If your occupation is on STSOL, you may be eligible to apply for the following visa subclasses:
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Training visa (subclass 407)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - State or Territory nominated
- Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) - Short-term stream
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494)
Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as an Occupational Health and Safety Adviser?
Occupational Health and Safety Adviser is classified as Group A occupations by Vetassess. The criteria for skills assessment of Group A occupations is to hold qualification(s) assessed at Australian Bachelor degree or higher degree with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years.
Click here to get a copy of the July 2018 edition of the occupational information sheet that Vetassess has published for Occupational Health and Safety Adviser.
If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as an Occupational Health and Safety Adviser, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.
