Summary
The WHS Coordinator reports to the Corporate Services Manager and is responsible for the coordination of Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services’ Work Health and Safety management system. This hands-on role spans incident management, supporting the HR Manager with return-to-work coordination, risk assessment, policy and procedure development, compliance monitoring, and WHS training. The role sits within the Corporate Services team supporting the HR Manager and Line Managers with return-to-work processes. The role offers genuine scope to build and strengthen WHS systems in a growing Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
The role reports to the Corporate Services Manager.
Responsibilities
- Monitor compliance with the WHS Improvement Plan, including mandatory training
- Coordinate and maintain EDAS’s WHS Management System, ensuring it remains current, compliant, and fit for purpose
- Monitor and communicate changes to WHS legislation, regulations, and industry standards relevant to EDAS operations, and ensure the WHS Management System reflects current requirements
- Review WHS incidents from time of occurrence through to cause identification and preventive action
- Prepare WHS reports on incidents, near misses, corrective actions, and management system performance for internal reporting
- Prepare reports for the CEO to present to the Board and relevant committees
- Support the HR Manager and Line Managers to Coordinate return to work processes, liaising with rehabilitation providers, workers compensation insurers, treating parties, managers, and affected staff
- Drive risk assessment processes across EDAS worksites and programs
- Coordinate evacuation planning, warden appointments, drills, WHS inductions and training
- Review, develop, and contribute to WHS policies, procedures, and work instructions
- Source and coordinate essential WHS training for EDAS staff and maintain the training register in collaboration with HR Manager and Executive Leadership Team
- Conduct internal WHS audits and report outcomes to the WHS Committee
- Conduct workplace assessments where risks are identified
- Support the Corporate Services Manager, HR Manager and Senior leaders with WHS advice and administration as directed
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Qualification in Work Health and Safety or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Demonstrated WHS experience in a similar role
- Hands-on experience in return-to-work coordination
- Demonstrated knowledge of NSW WHS legislation and regulatory standards
- Experience establishing or maintaining WHS frameworks against regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated experience researching, developing, and writing WHS policies, procedures, and work instructions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to prepare clear reports and correspondence for senior leadership
- Competency in Microsoft 365 applications including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams
- Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain strong organisational systems
- Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence
- Satisfactory Police Check
- Valid Australian working rights
- Valid Working With children checks
- NDIS Worker screening check
Desirable
- Experience working in or with an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and commitment to working in a culturally responsive and respectful manner
- Understanding of the social determinants of health and their relevance to WHS practice in community-controlled settings
- Aboriginality
Benefits of Working With Us
You will be part of a welcoming and committed team directly supporting the operations of an organisation making a real difference to the local Aboriginal community. In addition to the social benefit of the organisation, we offer:
- Competitive salary packaging benefits available to employees of not-for-profit organisations, including up to $15,899 per annum
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Access to bi-monthly cultural supervision
- Access to health and wellbeing facilities
How to Apply
Please submit your application with your resume and a cover letter responding to the selection criteria.
Enquiries: Recruitment@eleanorduncan.org.au | 4351 1040
Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
