Work Health & Safety (WHS) Officer

• 6 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading
• NFP Salary packaging (tax savings on $15,899pa)
• Furnished accommodation
• Relocation assistance up to $1,500
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Work Health & Safety (WHS) Officer supports TDC to provide safe, healthy and culturally respectful workplaces across a diverse range of business units and community services.

Working closely with managers, employees, contractors and community stakeholders, the WHS Officer assists in embedding a proactive safety culture by providing practical advice, monitoring compliance, identifying risks and supporting continuous improvement in workplace health and safety.

About You:

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety or equivalent qualification
• Demonstrated experience in wokplace health and safety role
• Experience working for a not-for-profit organsiation
• Experience undertaking workplace inspections and risk assessments
• Ability to delivery training and engage staff at all levels
• Experience working in remote communities

Desirable:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Fire Warden or Emergency Response training.
• Knowledge of psychosocial risk management.

Essential Licences/clearances

• National police check
• NT Working with Children check (Ochre card)
• Minimum C class driver’s licence
• Northern Land Council (NLC) Permits (with assistance)

About Thamarrurr Development Corporation (TDC)

We are a Not-for-Profit, registered charitable organisation, owned by members of the Wangka, Tjanpa and Lirga peoples. The Wadeye Community, (formerly Pt Keats) NT, is located in the Western Daly River region – an area rich in cultures, wildlife and ecosystems. Wadeye is the Territory’s 6th most populous town and one of Australia’s largest remote indigenous communities. We support the Wadeye community through a range of areas including Housing & Construction, NDIS, Aged Care, Employment & Training, Enterprise Development and more.

Please note the following: Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.

We are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.