We are Goodwin, a multi-award-winning, industry-leading seniors' services and accommodation provider in the ACT and NSW. For over 70 years, our community-owned, not-for-profit organization has provided the Canberra and regional community with vibrant and luxurious retirement living villages, reliable and innovative home care, and the very best in residential aged care facilities.

Benefits

Benefit from salary packaging, discounted health insurance, gym memberships, free flu shots, career growth opportunities, and a range of other perks to enhance your work-life balance.

About The Role

Goodwin Aged Care Services is seeking a dedicated Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer to support our Work Health and Safety Manager. This role focuses on managing WorkCover claims, injury management, and supporting employee wellbeing while contributing to a safe and respectful workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Injury Management & Early Intervention: Coordinate injury management processes, liaise with stakeholders for safe return-to-work outcomes, maintain confidential records, and implement early intervention strategies.
• Employee Wellbeing: Promote and coordinate wellbeing initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program utilisation, and contribute to campaigns fostering physical and psychological health.
• WHS Support: Assist with incident reporting, workplace inspections, risk assessments, and WHS committee activities.
• Education & Communication: Support injury management training, awareness campaigns, and preparation of safety reports and resources.
• General: Adhere to Goodwin’s policies, ensure safe work practices, and report hazards or incidents promptly.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Qualifications in Occupational Health, Injury Management, Allied Health, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of Workers Compensation and OHS legislation (ACT/NSW) with practical application experience.
• Proven experience in injury management and return-to-work coordination.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills with professionalism and empathy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and injury/incident management systems.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in case management for physical/psychological injuries.
• Knowledge of the Aged Care industry.
• Certificate IV in WHS or equivalent.
• Mental Health First Aid training or similar credentials.
• Experience in aged care, healthcare, or complex service delivery environments.

Specialist Skills

• Strong administrative experience with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and data entry.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain databases.
• Understanding of process models related to Goodwin’s services.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent communication and rapport-building with employees and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop professional relationships to achieve HSWO service outcomes.
• Strong written communication for reports and correspondence.

Work Health & Safety

• Take reasonable care for personal and others’ health and safety.
• Comply with Goodwin’s WHS policies, report hazards/incidents, and participate in training.
• Promote a safe work environment.

Goodwin encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds to apply.