Job Description
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Newly created growth role within an established WHS team
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Flexible hours | Site variety | Genuine operational influence
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Newly created growth role within an established WHS team
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Hands-on WHS + RTW across varied construction environments
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Flexible hours | Site variety | Genuine operational influence
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IM Partners | Adelaide SAPermanent Full Time
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IM Partners is growing, and we're looking for an experienced WHS Officer / Return to Work Coordinator to join our existing WHS team.
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This is a newly created role supporting a group of established South Australian commercial and residential construction businesses.
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You'll work closely with management, project teams, supervisors, workers and contractors across offices, operational facilities and live construction sites.
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This is a hands-on role. We're looking for someone who enjoys getting out into the business, understanding how work is actually being performed and helping teams implement practical, workable safety solutions.
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You'll also take an active role in injury management and return to work, liaising with employees, managers, treating doctors and allied health providers to support safe and sustainable outcomes.
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The role
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conducting site and workplace inspections and supporting practical risk management
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providing day-to-day WHS advice to managers, project teams and workers
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developing and reviewing SWMS, risk assessments and other WHS documentation
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supporting incident investigations, corrective actions and WHS compliance
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contractor onboarding, compliance and ongoing management
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coordinating WHS inductions, toolbox talks and training
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maintaining WHS systems, registers and compliance records
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coordinating injury management, suitable duties and return-to-work matters.
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These responsibilities align with the existing WHS Officer scope around compliance, training, incident management, inspections,



SWMS and WHS documentation.
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About you
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Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (minimum)
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current South Australian Return to Work Coordinator accreditation
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practical WHS experience, ideally within commercial or residential construction
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experience in injury management and return to work
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sound knowledge of WHS legislation, Regulations, Codes of Practice and relevant Australian Standards
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experience with SWMS, risk assessments, incident investigations and contractor management
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strong computer and systems skills
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strong communication skills and the confidence to work directly with site teams, managers, builders and external stakeholders
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a current driver's licence and own car
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Experience across both construction and manufacturing would be particularly valuable, although strong candidates from either environment are encouraged to apply.
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What makes this role different?
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You'll get the variety of working across several businesses, workplaces and projects, while still building ongoing relationships with the teams you support.
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You won't be auditing from the sidelines. You'll be part of the operational conversation, working with people to identify issues, improve systems and see changes through.
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You'll also be joining an existing WHS team, giving you support and collaboration while still having plenty of autonomy and direct stakeholder exposure.
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What we offer
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permanent full-time employment
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flexible working hours, approximately 7.00am-3.30pm or 8.30am-5.00pm
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laptop and mobile phone
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car allowance
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wide-ranging office, site and operational work
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ongoing professional development
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the opportunity to grow with an expanding WHS team.
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If you're a practical WHS professional who enjoys being out in the business, working with people and solving problems, we'd like to hear from you.
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This role is only open to those with Full and ongoing Australian working rights.

📌 Whs Officer/ Return To Work Coordinator (South Australia)
🏢 IM Partners
📍 South Australia