St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn (Vinnies) has served our local community since ****.
We are a charity-based, not-for-profit organisation offering a 'hand up' to people in need.
Our work is powered by our people – members, volunteers and employees who live our values of Courage, Respect, Compassion, Advocacy, Integrity, Empathy and Commitment.
The role Reporting to the Manager, People and Culture, the Work Health Safety and Injury Management Officer administers and advises on the Society's work health and safety, injury management and workers compensation functions.
The role supports and educates managers and workers to embed protected work practices into everyday operations and meet legislative and organisational compliance requirements.
This is a varied and hands-on role requiring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and sound judgement in a busy and diverse environment.
Key responsibilities (overview) Coordinate WHS, injury management and workers compensation administration, systems, records and reporting.
Guide incident, injury and hazard reporting processes, including investigation support, corrective action monitoring and regulatory reporting requirements.
Support workplace inspections, audits, risk assessments and continuous improvement of WHS systems and practices.
Provide practical advice, guidance and support to managers and workers on WHS, injury management and legislative compliance requirements.
Coordinate WHS consultation, training and communication activities that help build safe and compliant workplaces.
About you You are organised, detail-oriented and confident working across WHS, workers compensation, injury management, compliance or a similar administrative environment.
You are comfortable managing competing priorities, maintaining accurate records and building positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
Known for your professional communication style, sound judgement and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion,



you provide practical support that contributes to safe, compliant and people-focused outcomes.
You will also have a strong personal alignment to the values of Vinnies.
Requirements Current working rights in Australia Current unrestricted driver's licence Willingness to undergo a national police check Ability to obtain and maintain a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration What we offer Enterprise Agreement Classification Level 5 - $***** per hour + 15% superannuation Flexible work arrangements and a supportive, values-led culture Generous tax-free salary packaging benefits Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family Free onsite parking at Yarralumla Additional leave provisions You will join a collaborative People and Culture team and work closely with workers across the organisation to support safe workplaces, positive injury management outcomes and legislative compliance.
How to apply To download the position description click here.
If you would like to find out more about this prospect, contact Trish Philpott, Manager People Culture on ****** For general enquiries email our recruitment team via ****** To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.
Applications close: 11:30pm, Sunday 13th September **** Safeguarding Commitment: In its work, Vinnies Canberra Goulburn is committed to the safeguarding and protecting of children and vulnerable people.
We work to prevent all forms of abuse and protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults, making sure they are treated with dignity and care.
Our full safeguarding commitment statement is available Safeguarding | Vinnies For more information, please watch our SVdP Safeguarding – Guide for Society Personnel video.
St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce.
The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
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📌 Work Health Safety And Injury Management Officer (Australia)
🏢 St Vincent De Paul
📍 Australia