Work Health and Safety Coordinator

Achieve Australia; Ryde; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Car leasing

Counselling services

Paid leave

Wellness programs

Induction training

Internal promotion

Job summary

Achieve Australia is seeking an experienced Work Health and Safety Coordinator to support WHS initiatives across a large, diverse service environment. You will work with leaders to build WHS capability, navigate risks, and meet obligations, applying practical advice and coaching to drive safe practices.

You will engage in incident management, investigations, audits, inspections, risk management and compliance, including contributing to improvement initiatives and WHS system development across

Qualifications

• Qualification in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience in a WHS Coordinator/Advisor or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of WHS initiatives across a large and diverse service environment.
• Provide practical advice, coaching and support to leaders to drive safe work practices.
• Lead and contribute to investigations, audits and workplace inspections; manage incidents.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Risk management

Investigations

Audits

Stakeholder engagement

Compliance

Education

WH&S qualification

Job description

Working at Achieve is more than just a job.

Our team makes a real difference in people’s lives every day - and we make sure to support our staff too. We create a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

We welcome people from all backgrounds because we know that different experiences, languages, and cultures help us better support our clients and make Achieve stronger.

We’re committed to making sure everyone can take part - whether that’s through physical access or by making sure people feel included in how things are done and how decisions are made.

Achieve Australia is a for purpose community organisation that provides services to people with disability and an NDIS- registered provider.

We are seeking an experienced Work Health and Safety Coordinator to join our team and play a key role in supporting the delivery of WHS initiatives across a large and diverse organisation.

About the role:

Reporting to the WHS Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Achieve Australia's WHS initiatives across a large and diverse service environment.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will work closely with leaders across the organisation, helping them build WHS capability, navigate workplace risks and meet their WHS obligations. Through practical advice, coaching and support, you will empower leaders to drive safe work practices within their teams and services.

You will be involved in a broad range of activities including incident management, investigations, audits, inspections, risk management, emergency management and compliance. The role also provides the opportunity to lead and contribute to improvement initiatives, influence positive change and support the ongoing development of WHS systems, processes and practices across the organisation.

Working within a small and collaborative WHS team, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful work while building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation. This role offers a balance of operational support and project work, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced WHS professional looking to broaden their experience and make a genuine impact.

What makes Achieve Australia different is our people. The passion, commitment and dedication of our employees is evident across the organisation, and WHS plays an important role in supporting our teams to continue delivering high-quality outcomes for the people we support.

To be successful in this role, you will need

• A qualification in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience in a WHS Coordinator, WHS Advisor or similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading investigations, audits and workplace inspections.
• The ability to build strong relationships and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to supporting operational teams.
• Experience in a complex or highly regulated environment will be highly regarded.

Great employee benefits

• Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take home pay before tax.
• Car leasing is another salary packaging option.
• Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.
• Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Support for a healthy lifestyle, access to fitness passport memberships and wellness programs.
• Regular training and support to succeed in your role, including paid induction for frontline staff.
• A strong record of promoting from within.

Achieve Australia takes safe hiring seriously.

We want to make sure the people we support are safe and well, and we expect all staff to help make that happen.

As part of applying for a job with us, you might need to go through some checks before you start. These could include things like:

• Reference checks
• National Police check
• NDIS Worker Check
• Working with Children check
• Verification of your right to work in Australia.

Please note that a criminal history does not automatically affect employment opportunities.

Accessibility and more information:

If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply, participate in the process and set you up for success, please reach out—we’re here to support you.

Reasonable adjustments are also available to support staff in their roles beyond recruitment.

Should you required any additional information or support, or experience any issues accessing information or the application form, and require this in an alternate format, you would like a copy of the role description, have questions about the role, or need help applying, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 02 9066 5550.

To learn more about Achieve Australia, visit our website: www.achieveaustralia.org.au