Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an organisation driven by community control and self-determination.
• Opportunity to travel to East Arnhem Land and The Gove Peninsula on a monthly basis
• Influence safety outcomes across remote and regional communities.
• Ability to Salary Package
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave + 1 Week Additional Leave

About the Role

Reporting to the WHS Manager, you will play a key role in supporting Miwatj Health’s, Safety and Wellbeing strategy. You’ll work closely with leaders and staff to create a safe, healthy and compliant workplace through strong systems, education, and continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll influence safety culture, support risk management and contribute to meaningful outcomes across remote and regional settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain WHS systems, policies and compliance frameworks
• Facilitate risk assessments (including psychosocial risks) and mitigation strategies
• Assist with incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Deliver WHS training, inductions and awareness initiatives
• Support workers compensation and return-to-work programs
• Monitor, analyse and report on WHS data and trends
• Build strong relationships and provide practical safety advice across the organisation

About You

• Experience in a WHS advisory or coordination role
• Knowledge of WHS legislation and risk management principles
• Experience in incident investigation and injury management
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to deliver training and influence positive safety behaviours
• Ideally experience in the Health sector and / or working remotely in an NT context
• High attention to detail and a solutions-focused mindset
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health & Safety (or related discipline)
• Current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)
• National Police Check
• Manual Driver’s license

Vaccination & Immunity Screening

All staff must meet Miwatj’s Vaccination and Immunity Screening Policy and provide verified evidence before commencement, in line with healthcare standards.

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