WHS & Risk Coordinator

South Regional TAFE; Albany; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer superannuation

Generous leave provisions

Flexible work arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

South Regional TAFE is seeking a WHS and Risk Advisor to support the Work Health and Safety team in developing and reviewing health, safety, wellbeing and organisational risk initiatives. You will collaborate with leaders and teams to strengthen risk practices and help maintain a healthy, safe environment across WA’s southern regional campuses.

The role requires proactive, organized and solutions-focused capabilities, with strong relationship-building skills to support a positive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting health, safety and risk management initiatives in a multi-disciplinary workplace.
• Ability to build positive relationships with leaders and teams to strengthen risk practices.
• Proactive, organized and solutions-focused with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of WHS and risk initiatives and processes.
• Support leaders and work teams to strengthen risk management practices.
• Assist in fostering a positive and sustainable safety culture across the organisation.

Skills

Health & Safety

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Permanent Full-Time Appointment

About us A career at South Regional TAFE is more than a job, it is an opportunity to make a real impact. As the largest training provider in the southern region of Western Australia, we operate training campuses located within 12 regional towns, from Bunbury to Esperance, each supporting and responsive to the unique and diverse needs of local industry. Every position at South Regional TAFE forms part of the fabric that contributes to the individual success of our students and the long-term development of our regional communities through the provision of nationally recognised vocational education and training. For more information, visit www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au

About the opportunity

The WHS and Risk Advisor, as a member of the Work Health and Safety team, will contribute to the development, implementation and review of health, safety, wellbeing and organisational risk initiatives and processes, that contribute to a healthy, safe and risk-free environment for all. To be successful in this role you will have skills and experience supporting health, safety and risk management initiatives in a multi-disciplinary workplace. You will be proactive, organised and solutions-focused, with the ability to build positive relationships, support leaders and work teams to strengthen risk management practices, and contribute to a positive and sustainable safety culture. Please contact Troy Mattaboni, Health Safety and Wellbeing Manager on 0417 957 001 or email [e-mail] for further information about the role.

Why work for us

South Regional TAFE offers a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values innovation, professional growth and work-life balance.

Some of our key entitlements include:

• 12% employer superannuation contribution
• Generous leave provisions with the ability to purchase additional leave or work toward accrued days off.
• Access to a range of flexible work arrangements including flexible start and finish times.
• Learning and development opportunities offered through the Public Sector Commission’s Skills Academy.

Please visit https://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/info/employment-opportunities# for further information on our employment benefits.

The selection Process

The selection process for this position will including the following:

• Face to face / Teams interviews
• Referee checks

All requirements outlined in the JDF may be assessed at any stage during the selection process for this position. If you have access needs to may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate at any stage of the selection process, please contact our Recruitment team on 08 6371 3670 for a confidential discussion.

Other suitability requirements

To be eligible to be appointed to this role, you will also need the following:

• That you can live and work in Australia (e.g. Australian citizen, permanent residency status or current visa holder).
• Obtain a satisfactory Department of Education Criminal History Check (details will be advised prior to appointment).

Subsequent vacancies Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this opportunity may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies that arise at South Regional TAFE within the next twelve months. Please note... Unfortunately late applications cannot be accepted. Please ensure that you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated or technical problems. Please contact our Recruitment team on 08 6371 3670 as soon as possible if you run into any issues. Applications close Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).