Occupational Health and Safety Adviser - ANZSCO 251312

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Description
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.

Skill Level 1

Alternative Titles:
 Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator
 Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Specialisations:
 Occupational Hygienist
 Workplace Rehabilitation Officer

Occupations not considered under this ANZSCO code:
 Environmental Health Officer
 Safety Inspector
 Occupational Medicine Physician

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Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations
2543-11 Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Group: 2513 Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals

Requirements for Skills Assessment

This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the educational level
of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree, in a
field highly relevant to the nominated occupation. In addition to this, applicants must have
undertaken at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level
in the last five years which is highly relevant to the nominated occupation.

If the degree is not in a highly relevant field, and there is an additional qualification at least
at AQF Diploma level in a highly relevant field, three years of employment at an
appropriate skill level undertaken within the last five years in the nominated occupation
are required.

A positive assessment of both qualifications and employment is required for a positive
Skills Assessment Outcome.

Qualification
AQF Bachelor degree or higher*
Highly relevant major fields of study include:
 Occupational Health and Safety
 Workplace Health and Safety
 Occupational Hygiene

*This includes qualifications assessed at AQF Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level.

Employment
In Australia, there are currently no legal requirements for licensing or registration for
the occupation of Occupational Health and Safety Adviser.

Tasks include:
 developing, implementing and reviewing occupational health and safety plans
 identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks in the workplace
 developing, implementing and monitoring programs minimising workplace
pollution involving chemical and physical hazards
 promoting ergonomic principles within the workplace such as matching
furniture, equipment and work activities to the needs of employees
 inspecting and auditing workplaces, processes, plant, and chemical and
physical hazards for legislative compliance
 training employees in personal protective equipment and safe working
procedures
 recording and investigating injuries and equipment damage, and reporting
safety performance
 coordinating the return of injured workers into the workplace

Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing may be required.