WHS & Injury Management Specialist

ABRS; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

ABRS in Australia seeks an experienced Workplace Health, Safety & Injury Management Specialist to strengthen WHS compliance and embed a proactive culture across its multi-site organisation in Liverpool. The role combines hands-on injury management with practical implementation and stakeholder engagement.

You will develop, implement and maintain WHS frameworks, lead incident investigations, coordinate return-to-work processes and deliver safety training and communications to build staff

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in WHS and injury management, including the implementation and continuous improvement of safety systems.
• The ability to identify compliance gaps, establish fit-for-purpose systems and translate technical requirements into practical workplace solutions.
• Sound understanding of WHS compliance requirements and the ability to work across multiple jurisdictions (NSW/QLD/VIC).
• A current National Criminal Record Check or willingness to undertake one
• A valid NSW Working with Children Check for paid work.
• A valid NSW driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing and maintaining WHS and injury management frameworks, policies and procedures to strengthen organisational compliance.
• Establishing and supporting a WHS committee, embedding safety practices into everyday operations and building staff engagement.
• Leading incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to minimise future risks.
• Coordinating injury management and return-to-work processes, including early intervention and liaison with treating practitioners and external providers.
• Conducting psychosocial risk assessments and implementing practical controls to address identified workplace hazards.
• Reviewing and improving incident reporting, risk registers, safety systems and corrective action tracking, including identifying suitable platforms to support ongoing WHS and injury management.
• Coordinating workplace safety audits, monitoring risk controls and providing meaningful reporting and risk insights to senior leadership.
• Developing and delivering WHS training, safety communications and initiatives that build staff capability and support continuous improvement.
• Providing practical advice to managers and executives on workplace safety, compliance, injury management and risk mitigation.

Skills

WHS compliance

Injury management

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Training & communications

Risk reporting

Education

Tertiary qualification in WHS or related field

Certificate IV in WHS

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Workplace Health, Safety & Injury Management Specialist to strengthen WHS compliance, establish effective safety systems and embed a proactive culture of workplace health, safety and wellbeing across its multi-site organisation.

Our client is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation supporting Aboriginal children, young people and families. This is an opportunity to contribute to a culturally responsive organisation where strong workplace practices support the people and communities at the heart of its work.

This role will suit a hands-on WHS professional with expertise in Injury Management who can balance technical expertise with practical implementation, stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence positive organisational change.

This role will involve:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining WHS and injury management frameworks, policies and procedures to strengthen organisational compliance.
• Establishing and supporting a WHS committee, embedding safety practices into everyday operations and building staff engagement.
• Leading incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to minimise future risks.
• Coordinating injury management and return-to-work processes, including early intervention and liaison with treating practitioners and external providers.
• Conducting psychosocial risk assessments and implementing practical controls to address identified workplace hazards.
• Reviewing and improving incident reporting, risk registers, safety systems and corrective action tracking, including identifying suitable platforms to support ongoing WHS and injury management.
• Coordinating workplace safety audits, monitoring risk controls and providing meaningful reporting and risk insights to senior leadership.
• Developing and delivering WHS training, safety communications and initiatives that build staff capability and support continuous improvement.
• Providing practical advice to managers and executives on workplace safety, compliance, injury management and risk mitigation.

Our client is seeking an experienced Workplace Health, Safety & Injury Management Specialist to strengthen WHS compliance, establish effective safety systems and embed a proactive culture of workplace health, safety and wellbeing across its multi-site organisation.

Our client is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation supporting Aboriginal children, young people and families. This is an opportunity to contribute to a culturally responsive organisation where strong workplace practices support the people and communities at the heart of its work.

This role will suit a hands-on WHS professional with expertise in Injury Management who can balance technical expertise with practical implementation, stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence positive organisational change.

This role will involve:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining WHS and injury management frameworks, policies and procedures to strengthen organisational compliance.
• Establishing and supporting a WHS committee, embedding safety practices into everyday operations and building staff engagement.
• Leading incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to minimise future risks.
• Coordinating injury management and return-to-work processes, including early intervention and liaison with treating practitioners and external providers.
• Conducting psychosocial risk assessments and implementing practical controls to address identified workplace hazards.
• Reviewing and improving incident reporting, risk registers, safety systems and corrective action tracking, including identifying suitable platforms to support ongoing WHS and injury management.
• Coordinating workplace safety audits, monitoring risk controls and providing meaningful reporting and risk insights to senior leadership.
• Developing and delivering WHS training, safety communications and initiatives that build staff capability and support continuous improvement.
• Providing practical advice to managers and executives on workplace safety, compliance, injury management and risk mitigation.

The requirements for this role include:

• A tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or a related field. Candidates with a Certificate IV in WHS and relevant experience may also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in WHS and injury management, including the implementation and continuous improvement of safety systems.
• The ability to identify compliance gaps, establish fit-for-purpose systems and translate technical requirements into practical workplace solutions.
• Sound understanding of WHS compliance requirements and the ability to work across multiple jurisdictions (NSW/QLD/VIC)
• A current National Criminal Record Check or willingness to undertake one
• A valid NSW Working with Children Check for paid work.
• A valid NSW driver’s licence

Additional Information:

• Employment type: Full-time, permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Location: Liverpool, with potential travel required across Sydney or into Queensland and Victoria at times.
• Salary: $116,882 base salary plus leave loading, superannuation and salary packaging
• Reporting to: Business Operations Manager.
• Professional development: Opportunity to shape and strengthen WHS systems, contribute to organisational change and support future workplace health and wellbeing initiatives.