Officer – Work, Health and Safety (0.6 FTE)

Maximum term contract up to 30 June 2026, with potential to extend

About WAAC

WAAC promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contribution of all people. At the heart of our organisation is the commitment to providing a range of services that leads to positive healthy people in inclusive, connected communities. This is underpinned by our core values of Courageous Leadership, Inclusion without Exclusion and Creative and Innovative.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Officer – Work, Health and Safety to join our People & Culture team. This role partners closely with teams across WAAC to oversee and maintain WHS, risk management, and accreditation frameworks that ensure a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in fostering a positive safety culture—both physical and psychosocial—while ensuring WAAC remains compliant with current WHS legislation, including the new psychosocial safety regulations and Code of Practice in Western Australia. You’ll contribute to everything from incident reviews and emergency planning to policy development and staff training.

This is a part-time (0.6 FTE) opportunity, working 22.5 hours per week, based at our West Perth office, and reporting to the Manager – People and Culture.

About You

You’re a confident and capable WHS professional with excellent attention to detail and a strong understanding of compliance, risk and safety frameworks. You bring at least two years’ experience in WHS or risk-related roles, and you’re passionate about creating safe, respectful, and inclusive environments—especially those with a strong focus on community wellbeing.

You’re a proactive problem-solver who thrives in dynamic, people-focused settings. Whether you’re coordinating training, managing policies, reviewing incidents, or supporting staff wellbeing, you work with care, integrity, and purpose.

You’re also someone who:

Is familiar with psychosocial risk management and the evolving WHS landscape.

Communicates clearly and professionally across all levels of an organisation.

Works collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, internally and externally.

Has the initiative to improve systems while ensuring compliance and safety.

What we can offer

· An hourly rate of $39.01, plus superannuation

· Generous salary packaging scheme

· Employee Assistance Program

· Learning and development opportunities via ELMO

· Study leave

· Employee Reward and Recognition Program

· Flexible and friendly team environment

· A culture where being authentically human is highly valued

Take your career to the next level

If you are keen to take up the challenge and have a positive attitude, are enthusiastic and passionate about providing excellent support to all people, we would love to hear from you!

How to apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Current resume / curriculum vitae (CV)

Cover letter addressing the selection criteria as per the position description

Please note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Still interested and want to know even more?

Initial and confidential enquiries are welcome and can be directed to Soko Enkh, Manager – People and Culture at 08 9482 0000.

To view the position description, please click on the link below:

https://www.waac.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PD-Officer-Work-Health-and-Safety-July-2025.pdf

There is no closing date as applications will be processed upon receipt.

WAAC is committed to substantive equality as well as a diverse workforce. WAAC strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, People Living with HIV, people of diverse sexuality and/or gender and people with disabilities.

We believe in the right of everyone to have the freedom to safely explore and express their individuality. Our society is stronger and more resilient when people have awareness of their personal situation, and their risks, options, and issues around sexual health and wellbeing.