Our client is seeking an experienced Workplace Health, Safety & Injury Management Specialist to strengthen WHS compliance, establish effective safety systems and embed a proactive culture of workplace health, safety and wellbeing across its multi-site organisation.

Our client is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation supporting Aboriginal children, young people and families. This is an opportunity to contribute to a culturally responsive organisation where strong workplace practices support the people and communities at the heart of its work.

This role will suit a hands-on WHS professional with expertise in Injury Management who can balance technical expertise with practical implementation, stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence positive organisational change.

This role will involve:

- Developing, implementing and maintaining WHS and injury management frameworks, policies and procedures to strengthen organisational compliance.
- Establishing and supporting a WHS committee, embedding safety practices into everyday operations and building staff engagement.
- Leading incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to minimise future risks.
- Coordinating injury management and return-to-work processes, including early intervention and liaison with treating practitioners and external providers.
- Conducting psychosocial risk assessments and implementing practical controls to address identified workplace hazards.
- Reviewing and improving incident reporting, risk registers, safety systems and corrective action tracking,



including identifying suitable platforms to support ongoing WHS and injury management.
- Coordinating workplace safety audits, monitoring risk controls and providing meaningful reporting and risk insights to senior leadership.
- Developing and delivering WHS training, safety communications and initiatives that build staff capability and support continuous improvement.
- Providing practical advice to managers and executives on workplace safety, compliance, injury management and risk mitigation.

The requirements for this role include:

- A tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or a related field. Candidates with a Certificate IV in WHS and relevant experience may also be considered.
- Demonstrated experience in WHS and injury management, including the implementation and continuous improvement of safety systems.
- The ability to identify compliance gaps, establish fit-for-purpose systems and translate technical requirements into practical workplace solutions.
- Sound understanding of WHS compliance requirements and the ability to work across multiple jurisdictions (NSW/QLD/VIC)
- A current National Criminal Record Check or willingness to undertake one
- A valid NSW Working with Children Check for paid work.
- A valid NSW driver's licence

Additional Information:





- Employment type: Full time, permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Location: Liverpool, with potential travel required across Sydney or into Queensland and Victoria at times.
- Salary: $116,882 base salary plus leave loading, superannuation and salary packaging
- Reporting to: Business Operations Manager.
- Professional development: Chance to shape and strengthen WHS systems, contribute to organisational change and support future workplace health and wellbeing initiatives.

abrs is Australia’s only charity-owned, not-for-profit recruitment agency, with 100% of our net revenue returned to fund programs that support children, youth, and families.
When you work with abrs, you’re engaging in an ethical recruitment process that directly funds vital programs in the community.

Our Commitment to Reconciliation abrs acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land. We are committed to working respectfully and in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, guided by the principles of self-determination. We support the rights of children to remain connected to family, culture, and Country.

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📌 WHS & Injury Management Specialist (Liverpool)
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