WHS Coordinator - 12 month Fixed Term

Eldercare is a leading not-for-profit aged care provider in South Australia with 1800 employees.  Our workplace culture embraces teamwork, innovation, and a dedication to our purpose of delivering peace of mind with our care.

We are looking for a Work Health and Safety Coordinator for an immediate start

Be a part of a positive workplace safety and well-being culture while making a difference in the lives of others.  Eldercare is seeking for an immediate start a Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator who is passionate about the safety and wellbeing of our people and residents.  This is a full time 12-month fixed term contract to cover parental leave.

As the WHS Coordinator, you will assist in coordinating and promoting Work Health & Safety practices in line with Eldercare’s Purpose and Values, objectives, policies and Work Health & Safety operational plans. To fulfil the requirements of this role, you will:

• Organise and conduct WHS inspections and site audits
• Collate incident and hazard reports, ensuring appropriate actions have been taken and documented
• Ensure major WHS Programs are implemented at site level
• Liaise and assist Manual Handling Trainers to ensure the delivery of the Eldercare Manual Handling program
• Assist in the evaluation and risk assessment of new equipment
• Be responsible for delivering and coordinating WHS meetings

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Knowledge of the WHS Act and Regulations 2012
• Understanding of Work Health Safety Systems
• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety or related industry experience and training 
• A current Australian driver's licence
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

Eldercare encourages you to apply if you are a committed and results-driven individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes whilst modelling the behaviours underpinning Eldercare's values of respect, accountability and connection.

Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews may commence ahead of the closing date.

To view the Job and Person Specification for the WHS Coordinator position, please click here

If you would like to know more please contact the WHS Team Leader at tina.carr@eldercare.net.au

To work for Eldercare, you are required to have a police clearance valid for working in aged care (vulnerable) and clearance needs to be less than 12 months since date of issue.

As per Eldercare’s Employee Immunisation Policy, all Eldercare employees are required to:

• Be vaccinated against seasonal influenza by no later than 1 June each year
• Be vaccinated against COVID-19 as per current ATAGI guidelines

Eldercare welcomes and respects the diversity that our residents, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, staff and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender‑based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.

Eldercare is proud to provide a smoke-free environment across all sites