Work Health & Safety (WHS) Officer

We are Goodwin, a multi-award-winning, industry-leading seniors' services and accommodation provider in the ACT and NSW. For over 70 years, our community-owned, not-for-profit organisation has provided the Canberra and regional community with vibrant and luxurious retirement living villages, reliable and innovative home care, and the very best in residential aged care facilities. 

Enjoy more than just a great career

At Goodwin, you’ll be part of a respected, values-driven organisation with generous employee benefits. Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 tax-free salary packaging plus an additional $2,650 for meal entertainment. You can also access novated leasing, relocation assistance, discounted health insurance, gym memberships, airline lounge memberships, free flu vaccinations, professional development opportunities and more.

Help us build safer workplaces and a stronger safety culture at Goodwin.

Goodwin is seeking a proactive and people-focused WHS Officer to support our Work Health, Safety and Environment (WHSE) Management System across residential aged care, retirement living, community care, allied health and corporate services.

Working closely with managers, employees and key stakeholders, you will help identify and manage risks, investigate incidents, support compliance and drive continuous improvement.

About the role

You will

• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and safety observations across Goodwin sites.
• Support hazard identification, risk assessments and effective controls.
• Review and investigate incidents, identify contributing factors and monitor corrective actions.
• Analyse WHS data and identify trends and emerging risks.
• Support WHS committees, consultation and emergency preparedness activities.
• Assist with WHS policies, procedures, audits, reporting and legislative compliance across ACT and NSW.
• Deliver or coordinate WHS inductions, training and awareness initiatives.
• Provide practical WHS advice to managers and employees.
• Support key risk areas including manual handling, psychosocial hazards, occupational violence, hazardous chemicals and contractor management.

Desirable - Aged care experience, ionMy experience, psychosocial risk management experience and knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards.

You’ll also need

• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• National Police Check.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or ability to obtain.
• ACT Working with Vulnerable People Registration or equivalent, where required.
• Ability to travel between Goodwin sites and undertake regular workplace inspections.

Why Goodwin?

Join a purpose-driven organisation where your WHS expertise will directly contribute to the safety and wellbeing of our employees, residents, clients, volunteers and visitors.

If you have any questions, please contact us on ••••@goodwin.org.au

Goodwin encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds to apply.