Workplace Health, Safety & Injury Management (WHS & IM) Specialist

KARI Foundation is one of Australia’s leading Aboriginal not-for-profit organisations, dedicated to building strength in community, empowering families, and driving meaningful change through high-impact programs and partnerships.

Our work is grounded in cultural identity and community connection. As we continue to grow, we’re investing in our people — and this newly created role reflects our commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplaces where wellbeing is prioritised.

Perks and Perks

- Competitive salary of $118,367 per annum, including leave loading
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 to increase your take-home pay
- 35-hour work week (7-hour days) + monthly RDOs (after successful completion of probation)
- Work with a values-led, culturally grounded organisation with real impact
- Support teams across NSW, QLD and VIC
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- Supportive team culture where safety and wellbeing are truly prioritised

About the Role

This is a strategic, hands-on position responsible for leading and embedding WHS and injury management best practice across our operations in NSW, VIC and QLD.

As KARI’s dedicated WHS & IM Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing frameworks, guiding policy development, and fostering a safety-first culture that aligns with both legislative requirements and our deep cultural values.

You’ll work closely with the CEO, KARI Executive, Managers and staff across all states, while also liaising with external partners to ensure best-in-class workplace safety and wellbeing outcomes.





This is a targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander role.

Tasks and Responsibilities

- Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of WHS and injury management frameworks
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, and internal standards
- Conduct investigations into incidents and support implementation of corrective actions
- Manage early intervention, injury management and return-to-work processes
- Deliver psychosocial risk assessments and coordinate controls
- Provide regular WHS reporting, analysis and governance updates
- Coordinate internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop and deliver WHS training and communications across the organisation
- Maintain WHS systems in collaboration with leadership and external providers

Requirements

- Current NSW Working with Children Check (Paid Worker)
- National Criminal Record Check
- Valid Australian Driver’s Licence (minimum Provisional 2 or equivalent)

Skills and Experience

- Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or a related field
- Proven experience in WHS and injury management in a complex, multi-site organisation
- Strong understanding of WHS legislation, risk management and compliance frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to lead investigations and implement preventative strategies
- Experience delivering WHS training and building safety capability across teams
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence across all levels
- Highly organised, self-driven, and capable of working autonomously
- Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on implementation

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📌 Workplace Health, Safety & Injury Management (WHS & IM) Specialist (City of Liverpool)
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📍 City of Liverpool