Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive?
Barnardos Australia is seeking a dedicated Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer to join our People and Culture team.

This is a full time permanent position to be part of a values-led organisation committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and families. The role can be located from Barnardos offices across the Sydney and Wollongong regions, including Ultimo, Warrawong and Shellharbour. The role requires attendance at the Ultimo office at least one day per week.

About the Role
As a WHS Wellbeing Officer, you will:

- Provide sound advice and guidance on workplace health, safety and wellbeing matters, best practice and legislative requirements.
- Develop and deliver regular reporting and metrics on WHSW and performance, including analysis and reporting on trends and workforce issues, risks and opportunities.
- Facilitate incident investigations, including report writing and supporting the implementation of related outcomes/recommendations.
- Provide timely and considered support to injured workers and their managers, guiding them through the end-to-end workers compensation claims process.
- Work in close collaboration with the Head of People and Culture Partnering to ensure the safe and timely return to work (RTW) of injured workers including, liaising with treating doctors, health professionals, injured workers, their managers, case managers and other stakeholders.
- Ensure WHSW policies and procedures are kept current and in line with changes in legislation and best practice.

You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services that uphold child safety, cultural safety, and family-led practice.

Skills and Experience :





- Qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety, a related field or equivalent experience (Cert IV or above)
- Demonstrated knowledge of researching, interpreting and applying WHS legislation across NSW and ACT.
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of WHS best practice.
- Experience in a similar role with injury management and return to work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in developing WHS and wellbeing policies, guidelines and procedures, including development and delivery of related training.
- End-to-end incident and claims management experience.
- Experience working with WHSW regulatory bodies and insurers.

Desirable Criteria

- Experience gained in the not for profit/for purpose sector.

What’s on Offer:
Salary packaging: Up to $15,860 tax-free (general living expenses)
Meal & entertainment packaging: Additional $2,650 tax-free per FBT year
Leave loading and additional wellbeing leave

Other benefits include:
35-hour work week
Versatile working arrangements
Paid cultural leave and a day off during NAIDOC Week
Extra annual leave over the Christmas–New Year period
Ongoing development: mentoring, acting up, secondments
Volunteer leave and opportunities to engage in community events

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
ABRS recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first Australians, with unique culture,



languages and spiritual relationships to the land and seas. We are strongly committed to improving the lives of children and young people and to uphold the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be safe and cared for within their own communities and remain connected to their families and culture.

For ABRS, reconciliation means working in a meaningful and respectful way with Aboriginal families and communities. It is a commitment of ABRS to work in collaboration and partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities, always guided in this process by principles of self-determination.

Pre-employment Requirements You will need (or be willing to obtain):

- National Police Check
- A current drivers licence
- Working with Children Check (or APP number)

How to Apply
To get started, simply submit your current resume.
If your application progresses, you’ll be invited to complete a second stage of the process, which includes access to the full Position Description and selection criteria. You’ll be asked to respond to the criteria at that time.

For a confidential discussion OR to find out more about the role please call Zoe on (02) •••• •346 or 04•• ••• 655

There is no set closing date for this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.

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