WHS & Wellbeing Lead (Cultural Safety)

The Safe Step; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia (AHCSA) invites a seasoned Work Health and Safety professional to lead and strengthen its approach to workplace health, safety and wellbeing across the organisation.

You will develop practical WHS guidance that respects cultural safety, supports psychological wellbeing and ensures compliance with legislative requirements, while building capability and engaging with both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff and leaders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability in psychosocial risk management and wellbeing.
• Strong engagement with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff and leaders.
• Ability to influence and provide practical WHS guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of AHCSA's WHS Management System, policies and procedures.
• Manage WHS governance, risk assessments, audits, incident investigations and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and manage psychosocial hazards, strengthening psychological safety and workplace wellbeing.
• Embed cultural safety principles into WHS practices, recognising the importance of cultural identity and lived experience.
• Chair the WHS Committee and provide advice to senior leaders and employees.
• Coordinate WHS training, inductions, reporting and Return to Work activities.
• Build capability and encourage employee engagement in workplace health and safety.

Skills

Psychosocial risk management

Psychological safety

Workplace wellbeing

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Diploma of Work Health and Safety

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia (AHCSA) invites a seasoned Work Health and Safety professional to lead and strengthen its approach to workplace health, safety and wellbeing across the organisation.

You will develop practical WHS guidance that respects cultural safety, supports psychological wellbeing and ensures compliance with legislative requirements, while building capability and engaging with both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff and leaders.