Safety and Wellbeing Officer
Core
Promote workplace safety and employee wellbeing, manage rehabilitation and return-to-work programs, and support compliance with WHS legislation.
Role type
Safety and Wellbeing Officer (WHS)
Builds
A positive safety culture and effective rehabilitation pathways for injured employees
Domain
Public sector / Regional government / Community services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
WHS advisory, compliance, risk management, incident investigation, workers' compensation processes, rehabilitation coordination, stakeholder engagement, training delivery, report writing
Preferred skills
Knowledge of WHS legislation, standards, and best practices
Technologies
WHS Management Systems, risk registers, hazard reporting systems
Responsibilities
Implement and maintain the WHS Management System; Provide WHS advice, guidance, and training; Investigate workplace incidents and recommend corrective actions; Monitor risk control measures; Facilitate hazard identification and risk assessments; Manage workers' compensation claims and coordinate rehabilitation; Maintain WHS records and risk registers; Support training teams and organizational safety initiatives
Seniority
Experienced professional