Job Description

The WHS Coordinator reports to the Corporate Services Manager and is responsible for the coordination of Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services' Work Health and Safety management system. This hands-on role spans incident management, supporting the HR Manager with return-to-work coordination, risk assessment, policy and procedure development, compliance monitoring, and WHS training. The role sits within the Corporate Services team supporting the HR Manager and Line Managers with return-to-work processes. The role offers genuine scope to build and strengthen WHS systems in a growing Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.

The role reports to the Corporate Services Manager.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with the WHS Improvement Plan, including mandatory training
• Coordinate and maintain EDAS's WHS Management System, ensuring it remains current, compliant, and fit for purpose
• Monitor and communicate changes to WHS legislation, regulations, and industry standards relevant to EDAS operations, and ensure the WHS Management System reflects current requirements
• Review WHS incidents from time of occurrence through to cause identification and preventive action
• Prepare WHS reports on incidents, near misses, corrective actions, and management system performance for internal reporting
• Prepare reports for the CEO to present to the Board and relevant committees
• Support the HR Manager and Line Managers to Coordinate return to work processes, liaising with rehabilitation providers, workers compensation insurers, treating parties, managers, and affected staff
• Drive risk assessment processes across EDAS worksites and programs
• Coordinate evacuation planning, warden appointments, drills, WHS inductions and training
• Review, develop, and contribute to WHS policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Source and coordinate essential WHS training for EDAS staff and maintain the training register in collaboration with HR Manager and Executive Leadership Team
• Conduct internal WHS audits and report outcomes to the WHS Committee
• Conduct workplace assessments where risks are identified
• Support the Corporate Services Manager, HR Manager and Senior leaders with WHS advice and administration as directed

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Qualification in Work Health and Safety or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Demonstrated WHS experience in a similar role
• Hands-on experience in return-to-work coordination
• Demonstrated knowledge of NSW WHS legislation and regulatory standards
• Experience establishing or maintaining WHS frameworks against regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated experience researching, developing, and writing WHS policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to prepare clear reports and correspondence for senior leadership
• Competency in Microsoft 365 applications including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain strong organisational systems
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills
• Current NSW Driver's Licence
• Satisfactory Police Check
• Valid Australian working rights
• Valid Working With children checks
• NDIS Worker screening check

Desirable

• Experience working in or with an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and commitment to working in a culturally responsive and respectful manner
• Understanding of the social determinants of health and their relevance to WHS practice in community-controlled settings
• Aboriginality

Benefits of Working With Us

You will be part of a welcoming and committed team directly supporting the operations of an organisation making a real difference to the local Aboriginal community. In addition to the social benefit of the organisation, we offer:

• Competitive salary packaging benefits available to employees of not-for-profit organisations, including up to $15,899 per annum
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Access to bi-monthly cultural supervision
• Access to health and wellbeing facilities

How to Apply

Please submit your application with your resume and a cover letter responding to the selection criteria.

Enquiries: Recruitment@eleanorduncan.org.au | 4351 1040

Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.