WHS/CQI Support Worker

NACCHO; Albury City; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-fee

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service (AWAHS) invites a dedicated safety and quality professional to lead WHS across NSW/VIC sites while driving CQI initiatives.

This full-time dual role combines OHS/WHS coordination with CQI, offering a competitive salary and benefits in a growing organisation serving Aboriginal communities.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or qualifications in WHS, Quality, Risk or Compliance.
• HSEQ specialist with passion for motivating cultural change and ensuring safe workplaces.
• Understanding of WHS legislation, risk management and quality systems.
• Experience with incident management, audits and policy development.
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate WHS systems in line with NSW & VIC legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification & control implementation.
• Manage incident reporting, investigations & corrective actions.
• Provide WHS advice, guidance and training to staff.
• Maintain WHS documentation, policies and procedures (LogicqQMS).
• Support audits, compliance reporting and system improvements.
• Promote a proactive safety-first culture.
• Support the Quality Management System (QMS) and data integrity.
• Assist with audits, accreditation and compliance activities.
• Contribute to CQI projects and system improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and service delivery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

Skills

WHS experience

Quality & CQI

Incident management

Audits & policy development

Data analysis & reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Prioritisation & independence

Cultural awareness

Education

WHS/Quality/Risk qualification

Tools

LogicqQMS

Job description

• Location: NSW
• Contact phone: [phone]

Full time

Lead Safety. Drive Quality. Make a Difference.

• Full-Time
• $88,200 + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging

At Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service (AWAHS), we deliver culturally appropriate, high quality healthcare that supports stronger, healthier Aboriginal communities.

This is more than a compliance role, it is an opportunity to lead workplace safety, support continuous improvement and contribute to meaningful community outcomes in a growing and evolving organisation.

The Opportunity – Dual Role (OHS / WHS + CQI)

This unique full time position combines:

• 3 days/week – OHS / WHS Coordination
• 2 days/week – Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

You will play a key role in ensuring safe workplaces, regulatory compliance, and high performing systems across our NSW and Victoria sites.

Your Key Responsibilities

Work Health & Safety (WHS)

• Coordinate WHS systems in line with NSW & VIC legislation
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification & control implementation
• Manage incident reporting, investigations & corrective actions
• Provide WHS advice, guidance and training to staff
• Maintain WHS documentation, policies and procedures (LogicqQMS)
• Support audits, compliance reporting and system improvements
• Promote a proactive safety-first culture

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

• Support the Quality Management System (QMS) and data integrity
• Assist with audits, accreditation and compliance activities
• Contribute to CQI projects and system improvements
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and service delivery
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation

About You

• Experience and/or qualifications in WHS, Quality, Risk or Compliance
• HSEQ specialist with passion for motivating cultural change and ensuring safe workplaces
• Sound understanding of WHS legislation, risk management and quality systems
• Experience with incident management, audits and policy development
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• Cultural awareness and ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal communities

Why Join AWAHS?

• Make a real impact improving Aboriginal health outcomes
• New Wodonga facility and exciting organisational growth
• Expanding services creating future career opportunities
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Contact [e-mail] or call 0414 713 430 for a confidential discussion