WHS Coordinator
Communicare & White Ribbon Australia
Posted 5 days ago
Are you experienced in Work Health and Safety (WHS) and keen to make a positive impact in the Community Services space? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to step into our WHS Coordinator position.
The Role:
As our WHS Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in developing, implementing, and maintaining robust WHS systems and processes to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. You will provide leadership and guidance on WHS matters, fostering a culture of safety excellence and compliance with legislative requirements. This role offers the chance to be part of 45 programs across Communicare, supporting and partnering with leaders to ensure their programs and staff remain safe in everything they do.
This position will be offered on a permanent full-time basis working 76 hours per fortnight.
Who Are We?
Since opening our doors in 1977, Communicare has been dedicated to delivering high-quality, people-focused support services. In May 2020, we became the new custodian of White Ribbon Australia, establishing a national footprint for the organization. We are committed to growing a diverse workforce that celebrates inclusivity and empowers the people we serve. Our values – Everyone is Welcome, Doing what we Say, Above and Beyond, and Stronger Together – remain at the heart of everything we do.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, check us out online on socials as well as www.communicare.org.au
This is your chance to join an organisation with an exceptional team culture, driven by a commitment to diversity, respect and fairness.
Selection Criteria
Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such Workplace Health and Safety or a related discipline
Relevant experience in a similar role, with demonstrated experience in development, maintenance and improvement of workplace health and safety initiatives, systems and programs
Advanced communication, problem-solving skills and organisational skills.
Advanced computer, numeracy and literacy.
Ability to establish good working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Knowledge and understanding of current WHS legislation and contemporary practices and procedures.
Satisfactory Police clearance (not older than 6 months from the issue date)
Unrestricted drivers’ licence
Why Join Us?
Generous NFP Salary Packaging: Option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum.
Extra Leave: 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part-time).
Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave and return to work incentives.
Support for FDVA: Family Domestic Violence and Abuse leave, financial assistance, and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.
Health and Wellbeing: Discounted Health Insurance with HBF, free confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program, and an annual Flu Vaccination Program.
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive team culture.
How to apply
Please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses our Selection Criteria. Applications close 6 May 2025.
Communicare encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities.
Short listing will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
About Communicare & White Ribbon Australia
Communicare is dynamic not-for-profit organisation with an enduring reputation as a community organisation that genuinely cares. Our philosophy is to provide hope and opportunity for people in need and, over the years we have distinguished ourselves as a provider and innovator of services as well as an advocate to enhance social and economic inclusion. Supported by approximately 300 employees and alliances with government, non-government and a range of corporate organisations; we work collaboratively and in partnership to make a difference in people's lives. We have significant expertise in providing and facilitating high quality, holistic and integrated community services that acknowledge diversity and seek to inspire and empower people to participate safely and fully in their communities.
White Ribbon Australia is a part of a global social movement working to eliminate men's violence against women. We strive for an Australian society where all women and children are free from all forms of men's violence and abuse. White Ribbon Australia was reimagined, redesigned and reinvented in May 2020 under the custodianship of Communicare. Our goal is to continue building this powerful social movement through advocacy and primary prevention approaches and strategies in communities, schools and workplaces across the country.
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