Job Description

Permanent, Part-Time | Hybrid | Newington, NSW

NFP salary packaging benefits available – boost your take-home pay

About Us

For 60 years, Forward Ability Support has helped people with spinal cord injury and related health conditions live their best lives. We're a values-driven not-for-profit working toward a more inclusive future for our community.

Our specialised accommodation site, Ferguson Lodge in Lidcombe, has supported people with spinal cord injury since 1979. It offers community-based living with a high level of personal and clinical care.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a dedicated Junior WHS Officer to join our team in Newington. You’ll help keep our people, warehouse and support facility safe, and help injured workers get back to work well. You’ll work closely with our WHS Business Partner, who’ll guide you, and with teams across the organisation.

This is a part-time (4 days per week) hybrid role based primarily in Newington, with the flexibility to work from home!

What you'll do

• Run workplace inspections, spot hazards and help put the right controls in place
• Deliver toolbox talks and inductions, especially in our warehouse
• Act as Secretary to the WHS Committee, keeping actions moving
• Support emergency readiness, including evacuation training and first aid and emergency equipment checks
• Manage low-complexity workers’ comp claims and build suitable duties plans with workers, managers, doctors and insurers
• Keep our WHS system, registers and training records sharp and audit-ready
• Help review PIAWE, hours and payments, working with Payroll and the insurer
• Contribute to WHS training and safety communications

What we’re looking for

You will be offered the right support to excel in this role, but we would love to see that you have:

• Certificate 4 in Work Health & Safety
• Previous experience in a Work Health and Safety role.
• Proven understanding of the Return to Work process.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety legislation in Australia.
• Excellent communication, time management and admin skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software.

Why Join Forward and BrightSky?

• Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference in people's lives, backed by teams who share a common purpose.
• Flexible Work Options: Enjoy hybrid working arrangements with the ability to work from home 2 days per week.
• Attractive Salary Packaging: Access generous Not-for-Profit benefits of up to $15,900 in general living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment, tax-free
• Great Locations: Work from our Newington office or Ferguson Lodge in Lidcombe, both close to public transport with parking available.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program, offering professional counselling and wellbeing resources for you and your immediate family.
• Extra Leave Benefits: As a permanent employee, you’ll receive 2 days of paid Forward Leave annually, 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave, and access to Long Service Leave after just 5 years of continuous service.

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