Help Create Safe, Thriving Workplaces That Support Life-Changing Work
At Parkerville Children and Youth Care, our people do incredible work supporting children, young people and families across Western Australia. Behind that work is a commitment to creating workplaces where our employees feel safe, supported and empowered to do their best.
We’re looking for an experienced Work Health & Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to help lead that commitment.
This is a full time role based at our Burswood office, with regular travel required across sites. This is on a fixed term basis from July 2026 until August 2027, covering parental leave.
What is it really about?
This isn’t just a compliance role. It’s an opportunity to influence culture, champion wellbeing, and make a real difference to the employee experience across a purpose-driven organisation.
From driving WHS initiatives and supporting leaders through risk management, to promoting psychosocial wellbeing and helping create safer workplaces, no two days are the same. You’ll work closely with teams across the organisation, building strong relationships and helping embed a proactive, people-first approach to safety and wellbeing.
Why you’ll love it
- Make a meaningful impact in an organisation that changes lives
- Influence safety, wellbeing and culture across multiple services
- Build relationships with passionate and dedicated teams
- Enjoy a varied role that combines strategy, coaching and hands-on support
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative People & Culture team
Key Responsibilities
• Chair the WHS Committee and drive continuous improvement in safety practices.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and manage corrective actions.
• Lead the investigation and reporting of incidents and hazards, ensuring compliance with legislative and organisational standards.
• Develop and review emergency preparedness plans and facilitate drills.
• Deliver training to staff and leaders on safe work practices, risk mitigation, and wellbeing.
• Manage injury management and workers compensation claims, including return-to-work planning.
• Provide expert advice and lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations and grievance management.
• Design and implement employee wellbeing programs and support psychosocial hazard prevention.
What You’ll Bring
• Demonstrated experience in workplace health and safety, risk, or wellbeing roles, preferably in human services or not-for-profit environments.
• Sound understanding of WHS legislation, psychosocial hazard management, and employee relations practices.
• Strong communication and coaching skills with the ability to influence and support stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience conducting investigations, writing reports, and developing clear safety and wellbeing strategies.
• A collaborative, values-driven approach that aligns with trauma-informed and culturally respectful practice.
More Information
- SCHADS Schedule B Pay Point and Level – Level 5.1-5.3 – $51.00 – $53.31 per hour
- EAP Service with Wellness resources.
- Salary Packaging of up to $15,900.
Parkerville Children and Youth Care have a zero tolerance to alcohol and drugs.
All applicants must meet the above criteria and must be permitted to work and remain in Australia with no limitations.
We hope to hear from you by 4.00PM on Monday 22nd June. Applications will however be shortlisted on an ongoing basis, please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the position earlier.
Parkerville Children and Youth Care Inc. complies with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
Parkerville CYC is committed to ensure that we maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where our staff are welcomed and feel safe to be their authentic selves. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of gender, sexuality, age, disability, religion or cultural background.
We are committed to increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Please be advised that only successful applicants will be contacted to move to the next stage of the recruitment process.
