We are looking for an experienced Workplace Health & Safety Advisor to join a close-knit team in Cairns.

About the role

The Senior Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor is responsible for providing expert advice to leaders and workers on all areas of workplace health and safety. This role ensures the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of WHS systems, policies, and procedures that promote a safe and compliant working environment.

In addition, the role holds responsibility for managing Workers’ Compensation (WorkCover) obligations, including injury management, return-to-work programs, and claims administration.

What you’ll need to be considered

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications, or a minimum of 5 years experience, in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management principles, and incident investigation.
• Proven experience managing workers’ compensation and return-to-work programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• High-level analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining WHS management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check during the course of employment.
• Ability to obtain working with vulnerable persons clearance if required.
• Ability to travel to remote locations on occasion may be required.

Desirable

• Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management or Return to Work Coordination.

Your new company

My Pathway is a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable social and economic development organisation delivering services from the Torres Strait to Tasmania. We have grown from small beginnings in 2007 to employ 950 staff nationally who develop people, connect them to opportunities and help communities to grow.

Our businesses deliver employment services, training, business mentoring, community projects and facility services through a mix of government and private contracts. We also fund regional and remote enterprise development through our not-for-profit organisation, Community Owned Enterprises (COE).

My Pathway is built on relationships with our staff, our clients, our partners and the communities where we work. We believe that together, we can achieve our purpose to create positive social and economic impacts.

Some of the benefits of working for My Pathway include

At My Pathway we’re invested in people and support a culture that is based on the values of respect, accountability, collaboration, empowerment, innovation, and communication.

We believe there is strength in diversity and embrace the geographic, social and cultural diversity experienced in our business with the focus on developing, connecting and helping others to grow.

Our key benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee rewards retail discount program
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
• Paid parental leave

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to consent to a National Criminal History Check, and where applicable to your role a Working with Children Clearance.

To apply for this career opportunity please click apply via Seek and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter. Applications close 30 May 2025, however we reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.