Work Health

2 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia Woden Community Service Full time

**Woden Community Service (WCS)** is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of ‘A caring community where everyone belongs’ is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.

We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced **Work Health and Safety (WHS) Officer** to join our team on a part-time basis for 22.8 hours per week, with flexible working hours between Monday to Friday.

You will play a key role in developing and implementing our workplace health and safety policies and procedures. If you are passionate about creating a safe and healthy work environment and enjoy the flexibility of part-time work, we encourage you to apply.

**Our Offer**:

- Permanent part-time appointment (22.8 hours per week).
- Salary of $90,136.70 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 12% superannuation.
- Salary packaging option up to $15,899 per Fringe Benefits Tax year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per Fringe Benefits Tax year.
- National EAP Service.
- 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
- Paid shutdown leave on standard working days between Christmas and New Year.
- Study Leave Opportunities.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months service).
- Ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.
- Enjoy exclusive discounts and everyday savings on essentials at leading Australian retailers such as Woolworths and Coles, all through our Flare Benefits program.

**Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to**:

- Draft, monitor and support implementation of WHS policies, procedures, and practices to ensure organisational compliance with legislation.
- Conduct regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments across sites and teams.
- Assist managers with identifying and controlling workplace hazards and risks.
- Maintain the WHS risk register and support corrective actions.
- Report on WHS data including incidents, hazards, near misses, and trends.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly WHS reports as required.
- Provide secretariat services to the WHS Committee
- Prepare and distribute the agenda for WHS committee meetings
- Record and distribute accurate minutes of meetings
- Manage communication and correspondence related to the committee.
- Act as a point of contact for WHS representatives and support consistent safety messaging across the organisation.

**Experience and Qualifications**:

- Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety.
- Experience in assessing risks.
- Analytical skills.
- Experience in conducting risk assessments.
- Experience with WHS Committees.
- Knowledge of WHS legislation.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Proficiency in relevant software, tools, or industry-specific technologies.

**_To be eligible for employment, you must have an active Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position, including a National Police Check._**

**Closing Date**:COB 21 August 2025

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