• Join a highly supportive, friendly People and Culture Team
• Local government -owned Aged Care organisation and self-insured employer 
• Salary Sacrifice - earn up to $15,899 tax free per year!

About the organisation...

Set within beautiful grounds in the seaside suburb of Hove, Alwyndor delivers on-site residential living and support at support at home services, along with therapy and well being services that empower the people in our communities to live healthy, engaged and fulfilled lives.

Alwyndor’s welcoming, high quality facilities include 144 residential, dementia, respite care beds, transitional and care awaiting placement beds, together with allied health, therapy and wellness programs and home support packages that support people in Adelaide’s southern metro communities.

About the opportunity...

The Work Health and Safety (WHS) Coordinator is responsible for supporting and enhancing the health, safety, and wellbeing of staff, and visitors across the organisation’s aged care services. This role focuses on developing, implementing, and monitoring WHS systems, policies, and procedures that promote a proactive safety culture and prevent injuries.

Reporting to the Executive Manager People and Culture, you will:

• Maintain, monitor, and enhance WHS management systems, policies, and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, standards, and internal policies, supporting audits and reviews.

• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, workplace inspections, and the implementation of risk controls.

• Conduct incident investigations, identify root causes, and develop action plans to prevent recurrence.

• Analyse trends in incidents and near misses to inform safety strategies.

• Coordinate and deliver WHS inductions, ongoing training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.

• Engage with staff and managers to promote ownership of workplace safety.

• Support WHS Committee activities and initiatives, driving continuous improvement.

• Collect, analyse, and report WHS performance metrics and benchmark against industry best practice.

About You

• Cert IV in Work Health and Safety or willing to study.

• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and standards in aged care.

• Experience developing WHS systems, policies, and conducting risk assessments.

• Proficient in WHS reporting and documentation. 

• Strong communication and training facilitation skills

You must also be willing to obtain a National Police Certificate before commencing employment as well as a functional assessment.

Alwyndor is a family friendly community organisation and understands the importance of work/life balance.

Alwyndor is an equal opportunity employer. People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Nursing and Health Professional Students are encouraged to apply.

It’s an exciting time to join Alwyndor!
If this sounds like the role for you, please APPLY NOW by submitting a combined cover letter and resume.

For more information, visit our website or email [email protected]