Workforce Wellbeing

Make a difference in your community every day

At Centacare, we believe that every day brings an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to creating a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace where our people can thrive. Guided by our values and dedication to excellence, we are seeking a passionate and proactive Workforce Wellbeing & Safety Lead to champion the health, safety, and wellbeing of our team.

Our Mission: Action for Impact

We are committed to helping each person we serve reach their fullest potential and experience a fulfilling life. As a key member of our corporate services team, you will bring this mission to life. Your positivity, commitment, and passion for living and working in the same community will be rewarded beyond measure.

Your role

The Workforce Wellbeing & Safety Lead at Centacare NENW plays a crucial role in fostering a safe and healthy work environment. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of wellbeing and safety initiatives across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of Centacare's Healthy Workforce Strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy.
• Provide high-level advice and reporting to senior leadership on WHS, wellbeing and people risk matters, with an emphasis on driving proactive risk management strategies.
• Lead wellbeing and psychosocial initiatives that promote engagement, resilience and a positive workplace culture.
• In conjunction with People & Culture, oversee workers compensation and return to work processes, ensuring best practice management, early intervention and sustainable recovery outcomes.
• Build organisational capability by developing systems, training, resources and education programs in safety and wellbeing, including collaborating with managers and staff across the organisation to embed into everyday practice.

The Workforce Wellbeing & Safety Lead will also be instrumental in driving initiatives that align with Centacare NENW's values while ensuring the overall wellbeing of its workforce is prioritised. This position requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passionate commitment to enhancing workplace culture through proactive wellbeing measures.

Why join us?

Since 2001, Centacare, a Social Services Agency of the Catholic Diocese of Armidale, has been a vital part of the local community. We provide a wide range of social welfare services to support individuals, families, and the broader community. As a Catholic agency, we welcome everyone, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability.  In this role, you will be part of a supportive and mission-driven team dedicated to creating a stronger, more resilient community.

Our values – Dignity | Solidarity | Subsidiarity | Common Good - are the foundation of our work and shape the way we consistently deliver our programs.

At Centacare, our people are at the heart of everything we do.  In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference by ensuring our workforce feels safe, valued and supported.

We offer:

• A values-driven workplace culture.
• Professional development – we support our team with professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Tax-free salary packaging - up to $18,500 for general living and entertainment expenses increasing your take-home pay
• Supportive team - working with a multidisciplinary team of passionate, supportive, and collaborative colleagues

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We support the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and have a zero tolerance to abuse. All staff are expected to share in this commitment and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in designing and delivering workplace wellbeing or WHS training programs.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and their application to wellbeing, safety and people risk.
• Strong systems thinking and analytical skills, with the proven ability to develop sustainable solutions.
• Accreditation or training in mental health and wellbeing programs, such as Mental Health First Aid or Trauma Informed practice.

• Degree or higher qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Human Resources or a related field.
• Significant experience in wellbeing, work health and safety or human resource management.
• Strong understanding of psychosocial risk management and related codes of practice.
• Experience in managing workers compensation and return to work processes.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and disciplines to achieve shared outcomes.

Join us

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding adventure and make a real difference in our community, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact us

Have questions before applying? Contact the P&C Team at

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter and a statement of claim stating how you meet the required experiences. This position will close at 4:00pm Friday 26th September 2025, however interviews will be scheduled as applications are received. Don't miss this opportunity—submit your application today

Centacare NENW is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Essential pre-employment checks will be conducted.