People & Safety Manager (HR & WHS Manager)

5 days ago

Port Hedland Karratha Pilbara, Australia Empowering People In Communities (EPIC) Inc Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Our Organisation:

Empowering People In Communities (EPIC) offers personalised and exceptional disability support and community services for clients and their families throughout the Pilbara and Goldfields regions.

What drives us? Empowering people to live more connected, full lives through personalised services. When that happens, we celebrate with a happy dance

The Role: People & Safety Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to lead EPIC's People & Safety function at a strategic level. Reporting to the CEO, the People & Safety Manager will oversee the full suite of Human Resources, Work Health & Safety, and Training functions, ensuring our practices are compliant, empowering, and future-focused.

Located at our headquarters in beautiful Karratha, WA – you may come for a year, but you'll want to stay forever

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Lead and manage HR, WHS, and Training across the organisation.
  • Provide strategic advice to senior leaders on all people-related matters.
  • Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle, ensuring best practice and compliance.
  • Drive the implementation and optimisation of our HRIS system.
  • Maintain and improve WHS systems, risk management, and injury reporting.
  • Lead complex employee matters including investigations and performance management.
  • Develop HR metrics and provide workforce data insights to the leadership team.
  • Mentor and support a small internal team of HR and WHS professionals.
  • Champion initiatives that promote wellbeing, engagement, and cultural safety.
  • Collaborate with external experts to ensure quality and compliance.
  • Deliver key organisational development projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You:

You're a values-driven leader with a passion for people and organisational development. You bring strong strategic thinking, operational expertise, and a collaborative mindset.

You'll have:

  • A tertiary qualification in HR, IR, WHS, or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior HR role, ideally with oversight of WHS and Training functions.
  • Strong knowledge of Australian employment law and Modern Awards (SCHADS desirable).
  • Experience implementing HR systems and driving organisational development projects.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Current C Class Driver's Licence.
  • (Desirable) Experience in community services or disability sector; WHS certification.

The Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package aligned with your experience.
  • Salary sacrificing of over $15,900 annually.
  • Additional leave and flexible work options including compressed work week.
  • Gym discounts, travel allowance, and ongoing professional development.
  • Relocation support considered for the right candidate.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to . We are shortlisting now, so don't wait

This is a residential role in Karratha – please confirm your willingness to live regionally in your application. Discover life in Karratha here: Karratha is Calling

EPIC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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