Workplace Safety and Wellbeing Specialiast Flexible
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Job Location:
Northbridge - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Workplace Safety and Wellbeing Specialiast
About Ruah
Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australias community services sector. Our staff go boldly not just supporting people in need but working to end homelessness end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.
Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WAs biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion where difference is valued celebrated and embraced.
By choosing to work with us you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.
About the Role
The Work Safety and Wellbeing Specialist is an exciting newly developed role that will form part of the Corporate Services Team reporting directly to the Head of People and Culture. The successful candidate will be a trusted expert who delivers high-calibre practical and data-led strategies to support Ruahs commitment to safety and wellbeing. This responsibility of the candidate will be to provide advice and influence leaders to build their capability in managing Work Health and Safety and Injury Management effectively. By collaborating with leaders and employees across the organisation the Specialist will implement systems that drive a positive safety culture proactively manage risk and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and standards.
This role will have three primary components:
- WHS Leadership;
- Injury Management and Return to Work; and
- Collaboration and Engagement.
This is a full-time permanent position working 38 hours per week between Monday to Friday. The position is based at our Northbridge office with visits to other sites in the Perth Metropolitan area as required.
What were looking for
The successful applicant will be required to meet the following criteria:
- Possession of tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or a related field at a Diploma or Bachelor level;
- At least 3 years experience in a similar role focusing on incident investigations risk assessments injury management and workers compensation case management;
- Strong working knowledge of current Western Australian WHS legislation codes of practice and regulatory obligations and the ability to interpret and adapt into the workplace;
- Exceptional written and verbal communication organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities;
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office and digital tools for reporting tracking and analysis;
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of diversity and social inclusion- including gender sexuality disability cultural age and linguistic diversity and Aboriginal culture; and
- Experience in positively leading coaching and mentoring leaders.
Experience working in the not-for-profit community services sector is not essential but is desirable.
What do we offer
- A salary aligned with Level 6 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award) starting at $110456.
- 5 weeks annual leave 17.5% annual leave loading.
- 16 weeks paid parental leave with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months service).
- Free independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when youre getting to and from work).
- Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
- up to $15900 core packaging
- an additional $2650 in meal entertainment packaging
- benefits for salary packaging travel accommodation parking fees education expenses and more!
- Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups joining us at Pride events being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much much more!
Required compliance documents:
- Current drivers license
- National Police Clearance Certificate
- International Police Clearance Certificate if applicable
- Provide First Aid Certificate
How to apply
Wed love to hear from you!
Please click apply create your LiveHire profile and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages helping us understand your fit for this role.
Closing date for applications: COB Friday 6 February 2026.
The Job advertisement may be closed earlier than the date mentioned above.
For further information please contact Gaynor Rowlands Head of People and Culture at or.
We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this weneed people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.
We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Key Skills
- Security Management
- Vehicle Patrols
- Public Safety
- Law Enforcement
- Access Control
- Safety Procedures
- Security Measures
- Alarm System
- Crowd Control
- CCTV Monitoring
- Access Point
- Security Checks
- Detect Signs
- Safe Environment
- Security System
About Company
Ruah is an integrated community service provider in Western Australia - providing support in the areas of housing and homelessness, family and domestic violence and mental health.
