We Care NSW provides corporate services within the organisation and for our partner organisations Matung Kunarr and Gringai Aboriginal Corporations. We operate as a specialist Aboriginal provider in the NDIS and Out of Home Care sectors. We are a growing Not for Profit organisation that prides itself on offering quality support services to children, young people and vulnerable adults. We offer a range of services including psychology, speech pathology, disability support for people with psych-social challenges and out of home care services for children and young people. Our service delivery areas include Maitland, Newcastle, Hunter and Tweed/Ballina and the Central Coast regions.
The people we support are the focus of our care and their wellbeing and quality of life is our priority. We are committed to assisting individuals to meet their goals and live as valued and respected members of their community.
About the role
**Preference will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. **
We are seeking an experienced Injury Management and WHS Coordinator to support an ever growing workforce. This role is part time ( 32 hours per week) and is based in Maitland. The main focus of this role is coordinating end to end workers compensation claims and return to work programs in conjunction with key stakeholders. In addition you will also coordinate and monitor key WHS activities to ensure the organisation meets regulatory and compliance requirements.
In this hands on role you will be working with key people to;
Coordinate and report all workers compensation and Safe Work notifications required.
Act as the key liaison point for external stakeholders to coordinate and administer workers compensation and return to work programs, support injured staff and liaise with Safe Work NSW and SIRA.




Coordinate the safety committee.
Develop monthly WHS reports.
Review and update the Work Health and Safety Management Plan, and related policies, procedures and programs on an ongoing basis.
Conduct and monitor the WHS Audit program including completion of audits and reporting WHS audit results
Assist managers in risk management activities to identify hazards, assess risks, identify control measures and evaluate their effectiveness
You will bring knowledge and understanding of WHS and compliance requirements. You will have solid organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Your previous experience in a not-for-profit disability or Out of Home Care organisation will set you up for an easy transition into this role.
Skills and experience
Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety and/or relevant WHS experience. coupled with a minimum of 2 years' injury management experience preferably with experience in supporting psycho-social injuries.
Demonstrated experience in applying WHS legislative requirements in the workplace, preferably in the Disability and / or Out of Home Care sectors
Strong organisational skills, with demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise workload, handle multiple tasks and respond to multiple and diverse stakeholders.
Well-developed interpersonal, verbal communication and influencing skills
Why We Care NSW
Be part of a growing Not for Profit organisation whose core values align with yours: Caring, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety
Access to Salary Packaging
Be supported by our EmployeeAssistance Program
For further information about the role contact Melanie Cram or Julie Dixon on *********** or via ******
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📌 Injury Management And Whs Coordinator (New South Wales)
🏢 Wecare
📍 New South Wales