Safety & Wellbeing Advisor

Aurion; Bannockburn; Hybrid; AUD 82,100 - 94,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Free onsite parking

Active Social Club

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Comcare (Australian Government) is seeking a Safety & Wellbeing Advisor based in Bannockburn. This full-time position offers genuine flexibility, including hybrid work arrangements and a great work-life balance.

The successful candidate will work closely with teams to enhance employee wellbeing initiatives, manage injury cases, and ensure compliance with OH&S requirements. Benefits include generous leave entitlements and opportunities for learning and development.

Qualifications

• Relevant practical experience in an OH&S advisory role.
• Familiarity with current legislation and understanding of OH&S management systems.
• Experience in managing workers compensation/injury management.

Responsibilities

• Drive a safe and well culture through guidance and support.
• Develop and support employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders in Safety and Wellbeing activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Injury management

Communication skills

Project management

Computer skills (Word, Excel)

Education

OH&S qualification (Certificate IV, Diploma or Degree)

Job description

Safety & Wellbeing Advisor - Vacancy Details

Overview

• Based in Bannockburn, great location and an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne with free onsite parking.
• Permanent full‑time role with opportunity to grow.
• Genuine flexibility including hybrid work arrangements, flexible hours and monthly ADOs.
• Salary between $82,100 - $94,800* & super (*from 1 July 2026).

Responsibilities

The Safety & Wellbeing Advisor works with the Senior Business Partner Safety & Wellbeing, leaders and teams across the organisation to drive a safe and well culture through the provision of guidance, support and expert advice.

The role will develop and support employee wellbeing initiatives, maintain strong administrative and reporting processes, and engage with HSR’s, leaders and stakeholders in the provisions of Safety and Wellbeing activities at GPSC.

The role has a strong focus on injury management and supportive return to work practices ensuring injured employees receive appropriate support and timely recovery while meeting legislative requirements.

Qualifications

• OH&S qualification (Certificate IV, Diploma or Degree) or relevant practical experience in an OH&S advisory role.
• Experience in general health and safety, policies and practices including familiarity with current legislation and understanding of OH&S management systems.
• RTW Coordinator 2‑day state course is an advantage.
• Experience in managing workers compensation/injury management including return to work programmes.
• Able to manage many small projects/activities at once, continue to keep stakeholders informed and involved and meet timelines.
• Well‑developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to influence others.
• High level computer skills, including experience in using Word and Excel to create documents and spreadsheets.

Benefits

• Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments.
• Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance.
• A modern, high‑quality working environment with free onsite parking.
• An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do.
• An active Social Club.
• Novated leases available to permanent full and part time staff.
• Ability to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and with some government organisations.
• Generous leave entitlements including:
  • Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave.
  • Purchased leave.
  • Ceremonial leave.
  • Gender affirmation leave.
  • Family violence leave.

Applications close on

Thursday 11 June 2026 at 11.59 PM.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace.

We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.