Job Description

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

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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.

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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.

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Advantages and Perks

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This is a targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander role.

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Tasks and Responsibilities

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

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

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