What Does a Work Health and Safety Consultant Do? | Altius

A work health and safety (WHS) consultant assesses workplace risks, develops safety frameworks, and advises organisations on how to meet their WHS obligations. A WHS consultant may be engaged for a specific project or provide ongoing support, depending on business needs.

Core Services a WHS Consultant Provides

Across WHS consultancy in Australia, the role is practical and outcomes-focused. Common safety consulting services include:

• Hazard identification and workplace risk management
• Risk assessments and safety audit services
• WHS management system development and system improvement
• Development of policies, procedures, and safety documentation
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• WHS compliance support aligned with state-based legislation
• Delivery of workplace health and safety advice and guidance

At Altius, our WHS experts support organisations nationally, providing end-to-end solutions or targeted WHS advisory support to strengthen safety systems, improve compliance, and reduce both physical and psychosocial risk.

What Is the Difference Between a WHS Consultant and a WHS Secondment?

A WHS consultant typically provides external advice or delivers defined safety consulting services. In contrast, a WHS secondment places an experienced professional within your organisation for a set period, supporting day-to-day safety operations and filling gaps in internal capability.

Secondment can suit organisations that need immediate expertise, project continuity, or additional support during periods of change, while avoiding the cost of permanent recruitment.

Altius offers both flexible WHS consulting and WHS secondment solutions, providing access to experienced professionals and a fully integrated approach across workplace health, safety, and wellbeing.

Learn more about our WHS Consultancy and Secondments services.