Workplace Health & Safety Advisor

MercyCare Ltd.; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging options up to $15,900

Childcare discounts

Professional Development

Comprehensive Wellbeing Program

Job summary

MercyCare in Western Australia is seeking a dedicated WHS professional to join our team, contributing to the strategic direction of workplace health and safety. You will partner with leaders to provide practical advice, coaching and support on incident investigations, inspections, risk assessments and legislative compliance.

You will help embed safety into everyday decisions, shape WHS priorities, use data trends to inform actions, and lead end-to-end improvement projects across diverse services

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Work Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Strong reporting and data management skills with experience in research and analysis.
• Drivers Licence.
• National Police Clearance obtained within last six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical WHS advice across incident investigations, inspections, risk assessments and hazard management.
• Partner with leaders to embed safety into everyday decision making.
• Support planning and improvement initiatives using data and trends to inform decisions.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Data analysis

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Leadership partnership

Education

Degree in Work Health and Safety or equivalent

Job description

When you join MercyCare, you become part of something bigger than a job. You join a community of people who show up for Western Australians at the moments that matter most - from early learning and disability support, to family, community and aged care services. We live by our values of respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence and courage, and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and vulnerable people in our community.

About the role

Be a part of the broader strategic direction of WHS at MercyCare, with the opportunity to partner with leaders and employees to provide practical advice, coaching and support across incident investigations, workplace inspections, risk assessments, hazard management and legislative compliance. Working across a diverse range of services and environments, you’ll continuously be building leaders understanding of how WHS is applied in practice and help leaders embed safety into everyday decision making.

Help shape WHS priorities, contribute to planning and improvement initiatives, use data and emerging trends to inform decision-making and own projects and improvement issues end to end

About you

You’ll be passionate about creating safe environments for our employees and clients, with a drive to improve processes, reduce risk and find better ways of doing things. With a strong understanding of WHS legislation, you’ll build trusted relationships with leaders and help embed safety into everyday practice. You’ll be someone who enjoys looking beyond day-to-day compliance, with a genuine interest in developing your strategic skills, broadening your experience and making a meaningful impact across the organisation.

You’ll also have:

• Degree in Work Health and Safety or equivalent
• Strong reporting and data management skills and experience conducting research and analysis
• Drivers Licence
• National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)

About the benefits

You'll become part of an inclusive, Western Australian Not For Profit team. Our MercyCare Promise focuses on our people being connected and empowered to make a positive difference in the heart of our local communities.Joining us means you’ll have access to:

• Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $15,900 plus over $2,000 meal and entertainment benefits
• Add in benefits aligned with agreements/awards
• Childcare discounts for your little ones
• Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations

Mercy Care values individuality. If you experience neurodiversity or live with a disability and would like accommodations to apply contact [e-mail]

Applications close 22 October 2026

When life needs care, we are there

As a leading Western Australian "for purpose" organisation with a 175-year history, our story continues through the care and services provided by our teams. We support all Western Australians throughout life’s journey and invest in creating a values-driven workplace where you can belong, grow and thrive.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, genders and sexualities.