Description:
Are you passionate about creating safe and supportive workplaces? Join us as a Work Health and Safety Officer and make a real impact across the employment services industry!
Exploring the role
As the WHS Officer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining CoAct’s Work Health and Safety Management System and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, while actively promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Your work will help protect staff and partners while strengthening CoAct’s commitment to wellbeing and safety.
Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining WHS policies, procedures, and safety documentation across CoAct systems.
- Ensuring incidents and hazards are reported, managed, and investigated in accordance with policy and legislation.
- Monitoring and updating WHS registers, including site safety and compliance records.
- Providing advice and support to staff on WHS matters.
- Promoting WHS principles and sharing regular safety communications.
- Reviewing and communicating changes to WHS legislation.
- Assisting in emergency response planning and coordination.
- Supporting risk assessments and internal WHS audits.
- Engaging with staff and stakeholders to embed a strong WHS culture.
- Delivering or coordinating training and resources to support safe work practices.
What you’ll bring
- Experience in a WHS-related role.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Sound understanding of WHS legislation and risk management.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Strong self-management skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
- Ability to build trust and promote a safety culture.
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or willingness to obtain).
What can we offer?
- Remote role
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive Salary packaging (save on tax)
- Mobile, health and wellbeing allowance
- Additional wellbeing leave (extra 13 days on top of your annual and personal leave)
- Corporate health insurance discounts
- Awarded Employer of Choice in The Australian Business Awards 2019, 2021 and 2024
- Inclusive Employer 2024 / 2025 recognised by Diversity Council Australia
CoAct is a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering everyday Australians through essential employment services and community activation programs. Our team shares a common passion for making a positive impact and giving back to society.
Your next steps
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity with CoAct. Keep in mind when applying: it's not just about what you know, but the unique value you can bring to CoAct and our team! To apply, we kindly request that you submit your resume and cover letter via the "Apply Now" button.
At CoAct, diversity and inclusion are at our core. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. If you are interested, we want to hear from you. We are proud to be a disability-friendly company!
If you have any questions about the position or the application process, or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats), please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Lead, Suelen, on 02 8281 2422 and recruitment@coact.org.au.
All applicants may undergo a criminal history verification, along with other required checks, including but not limited to the NDIS screening clearance and Working with Children Check, during the recruitment process.