Our client is seeking an experienced Workplace Health, Safety & Injury Management Specialist to strengthen WHS compliance, establish effective safety systems and embed a proactive culture of workplace health, safety and wellbeing across its multi-site organisation.
Our client is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation supporting Aboriginal children, young people and families. This is an opportunity to contribute to a culturally responsive organisation where strong workplace practices support the people and communities at the heart of its work.
This role will suit a hands-on WHS professional with expertise in Injury Management who can balance technical expertise with practical implementation, stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence positive organisational change.
This role will involve:
- Developing, implementing and maintaining WHS and injury management frameworks, policies and procedures to strengthen organisational compliance.
- Establishing and supporting a WHS committee, embedding safety practices into everyday operations and building staff engagement.
- Leading incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to minimise future risks.
- Coordinating injury management and return-to-work processes, including early intervention and liaison with treating practitioners and external providers.
- Conducting psychosocial risk assessments and implementing practical controls to address identified workplace hazards.
- Reviewing and improving incident reporting, risk registers, safety systems and corrective action tracking, including identifying suitable platforms to support ongoing WHS and injury management.
- Coordinating workplace safety audits, monitoring risk controls and providing meaningful reporting and risk insights to senior leadership.
- Developing and delivering WHS training, safety communications and initiatives that build staff capability and support continuous improvement.
- Providing practical advice to managers and executives on workplace safety, compliance, injury management and risk mitigation.
Our client is seeking an experienced Workplace Health, Safety & Injury Management Specialist to strengthen WHS compliance, establish effective safety systems and embed a proactive culture of workplace health, safety and wellbeing across its multi-site organisation.
Our client is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation supporting Aboriginal children, young people and families. This is an opportunity to contribute to a culturally responsive organisation where strong workplace practices support the people and communities at the heart of its work.
This role will suit a hands-on WHS professional with expertise in Injury Management who can balance technical expertise with practical implementation, stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence positive organisational change.
This role will involve:
- Developing, implementing and maintaining WHS and injury management frameworks, policies and procedures to strengthen organisational compliance.
- Establishing and supporting a WHS committee, embedding safety practices into everyday operations and building staff engagement.
- Leading incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to minimise future risks.
- Coordinating injury management and return-to-work processes, including early intervention and liaison with treating practitioners and external providers.
- Conducting psychosocial risk assessments and implementing practical controls to address identified workplace hazards.
- Reviewing and improving incident reporting, risk registers, safety systems and corrective action tracking, including identifying suitable platforms to support ongoing WHS and injury management.
- Coordinating workplace safety audits, monitoring risk controls and providing meaningful reporting and risk insights to senior leadership.
- Developing and delivering WHS training, safety communications and initiatives that build staff capability and support continuous improvement.
- Providing practical advice to managers and executives on workplace safety, compliance, injury management and risk mitigation.
The requirements for this role include:
- A tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or a related field. Candidates with a Certificate IV in WHS and relevant experience may also be considered.
- Demonstrated experience in WHS and injury management, including the implementation and continuous improvement of safety systems.
- The ability to identify compliance gaps, establish fit-for-purpose systems and translate technical requirements into practical workplace solutions.
- Sound understanding of WHS compliance requirements and the ability to work across multiple jurisdictions (NSW/QLD/VIC)
- A current National Criminal Record Check or willingness to undertake one
- A valid NSW Working with Children Check for paid work.
- A valid NSW driver’s licence
Additional Information:
- Employment type: Full-time, permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Location: Liverpool, with potential travel required across Sydney or into Queensland and Victoria at times.
- Salary: $116,882 base salary plus leave loading, superannuation and salary packaging
- Reporting to: Business Operations Manager.
- Professional development: Opportunity to shape and strengthen WHS systems, contribute to organisational change and support future workplace health and wellbeing initiatives.
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WHS & Injury Management Specialist in Liverpool employer: ABRS
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