Work Health and Safety (WHS) Coordinator
Support a workplace where safety, people, and purpose come first - at Cara, we're not a disability service, we're a possibility service!
Flexible | Part time (0.5 FTE)
About the role
At Cara, we're committed to creating safe, healthy, and supportive workplaces where our people can thrive.
We are seeking a capable and proactive Work Health & Safety Coordinator to support the ongoing development and delivery of our WHS systems, reporting, and compliance activities. This is a part‐time role (0.5 FTE) offering flexibility in how hours are worked, either across 2.5 full days or approximately 20 hours per week.
Reporting into the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Deputy CEO, and working closely with the executive team, this role plays an important part in supporting protected work practices and continuous improvement across the organisation.
Key responsibilities
WHS systems, compliance & reporting
Support the implementation and continuous improvement of WHS systems, processes, and reporting
Maintain hazard and incident reporting systems, ensuring accurate data entry and follow‐up actions
Assist with incident and injury investigations, including documentation and reporting
Support WHS reporting, dashboards, and trend analysis for leadership review
Risk & safety support
Assist with hazard identification, risk assessments, and control implementation
Support emergency procedures, evacuation planning,



and preparedness activities
Contribute to WHS committee coordination, including meeting support and follow‐up actions
Assist in monitoring and improving workplace safety performance across services
Operational WHS support
Provide advice and support to managers on WHS processes and requirements
Assist with workplace inspections, equipment safety reviews, and manual handling/ergonomic assessments
Support onboarding and service setup processes from a WHS perspective
Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders (including regulators where required)
Key skills and experience
Experience in a WHS coordination or advisory role
Strong understanding of WHS legislation and compliance requirements (SA)
Experience with incident reporting systems and WHS documentation
Ability to analyse data and support reporting and trend identification
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
Ability to work independently in a part‐time, flexible setting
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or equivalent experience)
Flexible part‐time role (0.5 FTE) – work 2.5 days or 20 hours per week
Supportive, values‐driven organisation making a real difference in the community
Collaborative executive and operational environment
Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement in workplace safety
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📌 Work Health And Safety (Whs) Coordinator (South Australia)
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