Work Health

People, Culture and Brand | Human Resources, Occupational Health and Safety

Closing date: 12/09/2025

• Full Time Permanent Vacancy – Immediate Start Available
• West Perth location, travel throughout Perth and working flexibly
• Friendly, fun and experienced team, with autonomy and room to step up and grow your career

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning and disability services we support people throughout life's journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.

About the role

Identify, develop and implement safety initiatives, raise awareness of incidents and risks, and develop proactive strategies that make a difference in this key position. Reporting to the WHS & Risk Manager this autonomous position takes initiative, to develop initiatives that creates a safe working environment, partnering closely with leaders and team members to manage incidents, coach a safety mindset, create insightful reporting and recommendations, innovate and implement improvements, taking ownership for ensuring best practice standards are met at all times.

About You:

You'll bring initiative and be looking for a role that welcomes your ideas, recommendations and strategic insights, and a manager wants to see you grow, because in our team ambition is welcome. With an ability to have difficult conversations that challenge but inspire others you'll bring an ability to connect and influence others. With a solution focus you'll see opportunities and thrive on creating resolutions. Your key experience will include:

• A degree in WHS or equivalent is highly desirable
• Solid experience in a similar WHS role with demonstrated ability to embed standards
• Strong communication, relationship and influencing skills
• Excellent data management, reporting, writing and documentation abilities
• Flexibility, adaptability, resilience and energy as a team member
• Ability to apply the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022
• National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)

About the benefits

Not only will you join a friendly, dedicated, fun, passionate and welcoming team, you'll become part of an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming Western Australian organisation passionately committed to making a meaningful impact in the local community. Our MercyCare Promise is focused on ensuring our people are connected and empowered to make a positive difference in the heart of our communities.

As a valued team member, you'll also enjoy access to:

• Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000
• Childcare discounts for your little ones if you have them
• Options to purchase additional leave for the important work life balance and your own wellbeing
• Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations

To Apply

Click "Apply Now" to visit our website and submit your application. Applications close on 12 September 2025, but don't wait—apply early, as the recruitment process may begin before the closing date.

Please note all applications must be received via the online portal to be considered.

Mercy Care values individuality. If you experience neurodiversity or live with a disability and would like support or accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, reach out to us at  we would love to hear from you.

At MercyCare, every person matters.

With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values – respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and the vulnerable. We invite applications from people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, gender and sexuality.