Safety Consultant

A Safety Consultant assesses and improves safety practices within organisations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. You might work across various industries to identify potential hazards and evaluate risks in the workplace. Safety Consultants develop and implement safety policies, conduct audits, and provide training to staff on best practices for maintaining a safe environment.

Safety Consultants play a crucial role in preventing workplace accidents and ensuring employee well-being. You’ll need to be analytical and proactive, with strong communication skills to effectively convey safety procedures and solutions. You’ll collaborate with management to create a safer workplace and ensure that safety standards are consistently met.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a safety consultant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended
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
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+ 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

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Safety, Risk and Reliability)
Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Consultant Risk Manager Quality Assurance Engineer
Health and Safety Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Consultant Risk Manager Quality Assurance Engineer Health and Safety Manager + 1 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.
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
$9,000 - $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
UEE61222

Advanced Diploma of Engineering - Explosion Protection
On Campus
48 days
$20,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fire Protection Engineer Safety Consultant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fire Protection Engineer Safety Consultant
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Further reading

Do I need a Certificate IV In Work Health and Safety?

22nd October 2019)

Choosing a security licence course in Australia: A step-by-step guide for jobseekers

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