For small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), managing safety, risk, and audit requirements can be a daunting challenge. Larger businesses often face their own hurdles, as their teams get bogged down in reactive tasks, leaving little time for strategic planning. Whether you’re looking to hire in-house or engage a consultant, the process can be costly, time-consuming, and uncertain.
This is where the Strategic Safety and Risk Specialist (SSRS) service offers an innovative solution: affordable, consistent, expert support without the overheads or long-term commitments. Let’s explore the options and why SSRS might be the perfect fit for your business.
The In-House Hire vs. Consultant Dilemma
1. Hiring In-House
Time and Cost
Recruitment can take 8–12 weeks, involving advertising, interviews, background checks, and negotiation.
Recruitment fees alone can range from 15–20% of the hire's annual salary, adding thousands to your expenses.
A safety, risk, or audit manager typically earns $120,000–$150,000 annually, with additional costs for superannuation, sick leave, annual leave, and training.
Risk of the Wrong Fit
A candidate might look perfect on paper but fail to meet expectations in practice.
If the hire leaves, you’re back to square one, facing costly and time-consuming recruitment processes again.
Gaps in Coverage
Holidays, sick leave, and resignations can leave your business vulnerable to compliance gaps and safety risks.
2. Engaging a Consultant
Cost
Specialist consultants often charge premium rates—upwards of $250–$350 per hour.
Larger projects or ongoing support can quickly amount to tens of thousands of dollars.
Limited Availability
Many consultants are booked months in advance, leaving you waiting when you need urgent support.
Outcome Uncertainty
You might pay significant fees but still end up non-compliant or disappointed with the results.
Enter the Strategic Safety and Risk Specialist (SSRS)
The SSRS service combines the best of both worlds—offering high-quality, expert support without the drawbacks of in-house hires or traditional consultants.
How SSRS Works for Your Safety, Risk and Audit Support
Monthly Subscription: No lock-in contracts—cancel anytime.
Affordable: Around 30% of the cost of a permanent hire.
Immediate Support: Start receiving expert advice and assistance right away.
365 Days a Year, 24/7: We’re always available, with no sick leave, holidays, or downtime.
Key Benefits of SSRS
1. Cost Savings
Save on recruitment fees, employee benefits, and high consultant rates.
One flat monthly fee for a comprehensive service.
2. Time Savings
No waiting for recruitment or consultant availability.
Immediate onboarding and proactive support to keep your business on track.
3. Guaranteed Expertise
SSRS professionals are highly skilled in health, safety, risk management, critical control management, auditing, governance, and compliance.
Broad experience across industries, including mining, construction, transport, education, retail, and community services.
4. Consistent, High-Quality Support
We don’t take breaks or leave, ensuring seamless coverage.
Continuous compliance, proactive planning, and emergency assistance.
Benefits for Recruitment Agencies
Recruitment companies can partner with SSRS to provide immediate support to their clients:
Bridge the Gap: Offer clients reliable safety, risk, and audit management while they search for a permanent hire.
Enhance Service Offerings: Expand your value proposition with access to expert, on-demand support.
Reputation Building: Help your clients maintain compliance and achieve safety goals without delay.
Why SSRS is the Right Choice
For SMEs with no dedicated safety and risk personnel, SSRS ensures compliance, supports regulatory requirements, and provides consistent management of safety programs. Larger businesses can use SSRS to move out of the reactive space and into strategic planning, unlocking real improvements in safety culture and risk resilience.
With SSRS, you gain a trusted partner who:
Proactively manages safety and risk systems.
Conducts audits and provides tailored recommendations.
Assists with emergencies, incidents, and regulatory responses.
A Fraction of the Cost with All the Benefits
SSRS delivers big-business expertise for small-business budgets. Say goodbye to recruitment delays, inconsistent consultants, and costly in-house overheads. With SSRS, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your business is in safe hands—every day, all year round.
Ready to transform your safety and risk management?
Contact us today to learn more about the SSRS safety, risk and audit support service and how we can meet your business needs.
Let us help you focus on what you do best—running your business—while we take care of your safety, risk, and audit requirements.
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