Job Description

About Starick

Starick is a not-for-profit organisation operating primarily in the Perth Metropolitan South-East Corridor. Starick supports women, children and young people experiencing and escaping family and domestic violence across the continuum of prevention, early intervention, crisis and healing.

We are seeking a Work Health and Safety (WHS) Officer to join our team on a fixed‑term basis for six months, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent role.

About the Role

The WHS Officer plays a key role in coordinating and strengthening Starick’s work health and safety systems, with a strong focus on proactive, preventative and practical approaches to both physical and psychosocial safety

During the initial fixed‑term period, the role will have a specific focus on:

• Coordinating a comprehensive insurer‑led WHS audit
• Supporting the organisation’s response to audit findings
• Implementing WHS improvements, procedural requirements and psychosocial risk controls through effective consultation and change management

The role works closely with the People and Culture team, managers, Health and Safety Representatives and the WHS Committee to embed sustainable WHS practices across multiple service sites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating compliance with WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including psychosocial hazard obligations
• Supporting and liaising with insurers, auditors and other external stakeholders
• Coordinating and monitoring WHS audit actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting incident, hazard and near‑miss reporting, investigation and trend analysis
• Assisting managers to identify, assess and control physical and psychosocial risks
• Supporting consultation processes through the WHS Committee and HSR network
• Contributing to WHS change management, communication and training activities

About you

You are a collaborative and organised WHS professional who enjoys working in a complex, people‑focused environment and supporting meaningful safety improvements.

You will bring:

• A relevant qualification in Work Health and Safety or significant demonstrated WHS experience
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and compliance requirements, including psychosocial risks
• Experience supporting WHS audits, risk assessments and incident management processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to work across multiple sites and engage with diverse teams
• Experience in the community services or not‑for‑profit sector, or working with insurers or auditors, will be highly regarded.

Requirements

• National Police Clearance
• Working with Children Check
• Current WA Driver’s Licence

What’s on offer

• Part‑time, 0.6 FTE (3 days per week)
• Fixed term – 6 months (with possibility of extension or permanency)
• SCHADS Award level 5 pay point
• Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000
• Employee Assistance Program
• Be part of a passionate and inclusive team and culture
• Opportunity to lead meaningful WHS improvements, including psychosocial safety initiatives

For further information and to access a copy of the JDF, please visit https://www.starick.org.au/work-for-starick/.

To apply please provide a comprehensive resume and application addressing the essential criteria, as per the JDF.

Applications will be assessed on a regular basis, and we may not wait until the closing date before you hear from us. We reserve the right to close the position earlier.

If you have any queries, please contact Maddy on 08 9478 5300 or careers@starick.org.au

Starick is committed to ensuring that we maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where our staff are welcomed and feel safe to be their authentic selves. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of gender, sexuality, age, disability, religion or cultural background.

Please be advised that only successful applicants will be contacted to move to the next stage of the recruitment process.