Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer

2 days ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Goodwin Aged Care Services Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Are you passionate about making workplaces safer and supporting employee wellbeing? Join Goodwin Aged Care Services, a respected leader in aged care, and play a vital role in protecting and promoting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our valued staff.

We're seeking a proactive Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer (HSWO) to support our Health, Safety and Environment Manager. This key role coordinates injury management, drives early intervention, and contributes to creating a positive, safe, and respectful work culture across all sites.

What You'll Be Doing

Injury Management & Return-to-Work

  • Coordinate workers' compensation and non-compensation injury cases.
  • Liaise with employees, managers, and external providers to support safe and sustainable return-to-work outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate, confidential case records and implement early intervention strategies.

Employee Wellbeing

  • Promote and coordinate wellbeing initiatives and campaigns.
  • Drive awareness and use of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support services.

Workplace Safety (WHS)

  • Assist with incident investigations, reporting, inspections, and risk assessments.
  • Support WHS Committee activities and contribute to policy and system improvements.
  • Analyse WHS incident data to identify patterns and recommend prevention strategies.
  • Participate in safety audits, site inspections, and implementation of hazard controls.

Education & Communication

  • Assist in developing and delivering training programs and safety resources.
  • Prepare safety reports, guidance materials, and contribute to internal safety communications.

What You'll Bring

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Qualification in Occupational Health, Injury Management, Allied Health, or a related field.
  • Practical knowledge of Workers Compensation and WHS legislation (ACT/NSW).
  • Demonstrated experience in injury management and return-to-work coordination.
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills, with a professional and empathetic approach.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and incident/injury management systems.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

  • Experience managing physical and psychological injury cases.
  • Background in the aged care, healthcare, or complex service delivery sectors.
  • Certificate IV in WHS or equivalent.
  • Mental Health First Aid or similar qualifications.

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong administrative and data management skills.
  • Ability to prepare detailed reports and maintain safety-related databases.
  • Capacity to build strong relationships and influence across all levels of the organisation.
  • Clear written communication for reports, correspondence, and safety documentation.

Goodwin encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds to apply.

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