Field WHS Officer & Return-to-Work Coordinator (Construction)

IMPartners; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop

Phone

Flexible hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

IM Partners is expanding its WHS team and seeks an experienced WHS Officer / Return to Work Coordinator to support multiple South Australian commercial and residential construction projects. You will work across offices, facilities and live sites, implementing practical safety solutions and injury-management processes.

The role is hands-on, requiring site interaction, collaboration with managers and external stakeholders, and a focus on compliant WHS practices and return-to-work outcomes.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is mandatory.
• Current Return to Work Coordinator accreditation is required.
• Experience in WHS within commercial or residential construction is preferred.
• Experience in injury management and return to work processes is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• conducting site and workplace inspections and supporting practical risk management
• providing day-to-day WHS advice to managers, project teams and workers
• developing and reviewing SWMS, risk assessments and other WHS documentation
• supporting incident investigations, corrective actions and WHS compliance
• contractor onboarding, compliance and ongoing management
• coordinating WHS inductions, toolbox talks and training
• maintaining WHS systems, registers and compliance records
• coordinating injury management, suitable duties and return-to-work matters

Skills

WHS management

Return to Work

Incident investigations

SWMS & risk assessments

Contractor management

Communication skills

Driver's licence

Computer skills

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Return to Work Coordinator accreditation

Tools

WHS software

Job description

IM Partners is expanding its WHS team and seeks an experienced WHS Officer / Return to Work Coordinator to support multiple South Australian commercial and residential construction projects. You will work across offices, facilities and live sites, implementing practical safety solutions and injury-management processes.

The role is hands-on, requiring site interaction, collaboration with managers and external stakeholders, and a focus on compliant WHS practices and return-to-work outcomes.