Work, Health and Safety Coordinator

South Australia Police; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

South Australia Police in Adelaide is seeking an experienced WHS Coordinator (ASO4) for an ongoing fulltime vacancy within the WHS Section. The role provides administrative, coordination and operational support to drive workplace health, safety and wellbeing initiatives.

Applicants must have Australian work eligibility, will be subject to a criminal history check, and may undertake out-of-hours work or interstate travel.

Qualifications

• Administrative, coordination and operational support within WHS
• Experience with workplace health, safety and wellbeing initiatives preferred
• Strong data handling and reporting capabilities
• Understanding of compliance with WHS legislation and SAPOL policies

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, coordination and operational support to the WHS Section
• Support compliance with WHS legislation and SAPOL policies
• Deliver WHS prevention programs and low-risk safety activities
• Collaborate with leaders and employees to embed safe systems of work

Skills

Coordination

Data management

WHS knowledge

Reporting

Job description

Ongoing fulltime vacancy.

SAPOL's People, Culture and Wellbeing service provides a holistic approach to the future development of our people and the organisation. Through strategic leadership and direction, People, Culture and Wellbeing will ensure our employees are skilled and supported to deliver a more efficient and effective service to the community. This will be achieved by increasing support to the frontline, ensuring the right people are in the right roles, developing talent pools and pipelines, delivering programs and strategies to foster highly effective leaders as well as providing collaborative business partnerships. Recognising that the capability of our workforce is dependent on the physical and mental health of all its members, People Culture and Wellbeing will deliver programs which provide an all-inclusive approach and promote every aspect of health and wellbeing.

South Australia Police

Job reference: 857750

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

SAPOL's People, Culture and Wellbeing service provides a holistic approach to the future development of our people and the organisation. Through strategic leadership and direction, People, Culture and Wellbeing will ensure our employees are skilled and supported to deliver a more efficient and effective service to the community. This will be achieved by increasing support to the frontline, ensuring the right people are in the right roles, developing talent pools and pipelines, delivering programs and strategies to foster highly effective leaders as well as providing collaborative business partnerships. Recognising that the capability of our workforce is dependent on the physical and mental health of all its members, People Culture and Wellbeing will deliver programs which provide an all-inclusive approach and promote every aspect of health and wellbeing.

The Work, Health and Safety (WHS) Section leads the development, promotion and implementation of workplace health, safety and wellbeing initiatives across SAPOL. The section provides specialist consultancy and advisory services to support a proactive safety culture, ensuring risks are identified, assessed and effectively managed. This includes developing prevention strategies, supporting compliance with WHS legislation and SAPOL policies, delivering education and awareness programs, monitoring safety performance and trends, and collaborating with leaders and employees to embed safe systems of work. Through these functions, the WHS Section plays a key role in strengthening SAPOL’s organisational capability to prevent injury, enhance wellbeing and maintain a safe and healthy working environment.

The WHS Coordinator provides administrative, coordination and operational support to the Section, assisting in the effective delivery of WHS prevention programs and low-risk safety activities. The role supports compliance with WHS legislation and organisational policies through accurate data management, timely reporting, coordination of safety initiatives and the provision of practical guidance on routine WHS matters.

Special Conditions

• The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
• The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
• The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL’s iEngage program.

ASO4 - $82,212 - $86,180 per annum.

Applications close: 01/10/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments

• ASO4 WHS Coordinator - PID.pdf
• RF2099 - Pre-Employment Dec.pdf

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part‑time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees.

Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future.

To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples.

South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

People with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part‑time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier‑free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.