Work, Health & Safety Coordinator

Womens Safety Services SA (WSSSA) is a leading provider of support services for women and children experiencing domestic & family violence. Our organisation shares a vision for a society where women and their children live safely and thrive in communities free from all forms of violence. Our staff have passion courage and resilience that nurture and support life-changing outcomes for clients.

THE ROLE

Our staff are the foundation of our organisation and we are looking for a Work Health & Safety Coordinator who shares our values and is passionate about contributing a positive and inclusive workplace.

This important role will provide be responsible for providing a safe working environment and enhancing the wellbeing of the workforce by assisting to implement WHS policies & procedures and wellbeing initiatives. This position will play a key role in promoting a safety first culture through the provision of advice and information to the organisation in all WHS and wellbeing matters and the completion of all WHS related tasks. Including:

• Contributing WHS expertise to assist with implementation of WHS systems processes and framework.
• Distribution of communications & documentation relating to WHS & wellbeing.
• Facilitate WHS training & appointment across the organisation.
• Perform all WHS Return to Work & Wellbeing tasks..
• Promote a safety culture and ensure compliance with WHS legislation.
• Manage and coordinate WHS incidents and reporting
• Assist and advise managers on day to day HR issues including HR policies processes and employee relations issues.

This position will be negotiated with the successful candidate as 0.8-1.0 FTE based at the WSSSA Head Office in Mile End.

A full position description can be found HERE

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in this exciting and busy role you will need 2 years experience in a WH&S Coordinator role as well as:

• Qualification in WHS or HR and /or related experience commensurate with the position.
• Return to Work Coordinator Accreditation
• Demonstrated sound knowledge and experience in contemporary Health Safety and Wellbeing practices including the ability to interpret and apply WHS legislation codes of practice and standards (e.g. Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations).
• High level of initiative attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Initiative to pursue professional development goals & maintain up to date knowledge of changes in the WHS & Wellbeing arena.
• A current drivers licence and be eligible for or hold a DHS Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance.

WHY CHOOSE WOMENS SAFETY SERVICES SA

We are proud to offer the following benefits to our valued staff:

• Level 4 Social Community Home Care & Disability Award -Annual salary $88099 (Full Time Equivalent)
• Generous above award Enterprise Agreement entitlements: Including 5 Wellbeing days 6 weeks paid parental leave Paid Domestic & Family Violence Leave First Nations Ceremonial and Cultural leave
• Salary Packaging Options: up to $15900 tax free and other incentives available
• Commitment to work life balance: flexible hours/ ways of working
• Career Development Opportunities: promotion opportunities on the job and in-house training.
• Womens led organisation: client-centered strengths based diverse trauma-informed supportive and responsive
• Specialist Trauma-informed Employee Assistance Program

HOW TO APPLY

Applicationsmust include your resume and a cover letter addressing the person specification within the position description.

Inquires can be emailed to

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 1 March 2026

Applications will be reviewed as received and the position closed earlier should a suitable candidate be found.

WSSSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building our strengths through a diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants applicants of culturally diverse backgrounds those with disability and gender diverse applicants are strongly encouraged apply.