WHS Administration Officer

Community Lifestyle Support Ltd (CLS) prides itself as a not-for-profit community organisation that has been operating for over 25 years, providing a holistic, person-centered support to people residing throughout the Bundaberg and Fraser Coast Regions (Hervey Bay & Maryborough).

CLS is dedicated to the provision of innovative, best-practice services to individuals living with disability. Our purpose is to build a thriving community that celebrates diversity, embraces equality & inspires creativity.

As our WHS Administration Officer, you will:

• Be a friendly first point of contact for routine WHS and staff wellbeing enquiries, referring more complex matters when needed.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support across WHS, wellbeing and safety activities, and other tasks as reasonably requested.
• Keep our WHS systems, registers, records and documentation accurate, organised and up to date.
• Assist with incident, hazard and corrective action administration, including monitoring and following up outstanding actions.
• Help coordinate workplace inspections, emergency preparedness, fire safety and contractor WHS documentation.
• Provide administrative support for workers’ compensation, rehabilitation and return-to-work activities.
• Assist with coordinating WHS inductions, training and wellbeing activities and maintaining completion records.
• Compile WHS information and prepare routine reports, spreadsheets and summaries using established processes and templates.
• Provide administrative support for WHS projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Plan and organise your workload, manage competing priorities and complete allocated activities within agreed timeframes.

Mandatory Requirements  

• Relevant qualification in Workplace Health & Safety, business administration, or a related discipline, and/or relevant experience in a WHS or administrative support environment.  
• Basic knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, codes, standards and of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act and the RRTW process. 
• Practical understanding of risk management principles and the ability to support hazard identification, risk assessment, incident reporting, and WHS record-keeping processes in accordance with established procedures.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Excellent computer literacy including Microsoft Office with the ability to learn and use information systems. 
• Ability to work well as part of an innovative team as well as work independently as required. 
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities, processes, and operational requirements.  
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive working relationships with employees, managers, and other stakeholders.  
• Be flexible and adaptable in approach and feel comfortable working with ambiguity. 
• Your own registered vehicle and current driver license 
• Be eligible for, or hold a current Working with Children Blue Card 
• Be eligible for, or hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Card. 

What’s in it for you:

• Be part of a curious, supportive and caring team
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for internal career path advancement
• Opportunities for professional development
• Competitive Hourly Rates
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Salary packaging options to increase your net income. Find out more at https://eziway.net.au/

NOTE: During the Interview you will be asked to provide a copy of the NDIS “Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You” certificate accessible for FREE via https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/worker-training-modules-and-resources/worker-orientation-module

This position does not have a closing date. Applications are being reviewed as they are received, with shortlisted applicants contacted to attend an interview.