Work, Health and Safety Coordinator - Karitane (Carramar)

We are seeking an experienced Work, Health and Safety Coordinator to join our Governance and Corporate Services team, providing dedicated support to our Executives, managers, and staff across all Karitane services.

POSITION TITLE: Work, Health and Safety Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Governance and Corporate Services

OPERATIONAL BASE: Based at Carramar, will require travel to other Karitane sites

AWARD CLASSIFICATION: Health Manager Level 1

STATUS: Permanent Part- time

HOURS: 32 hours per week

VACCINATION CATEGORY: A (High Risk, including annual influenza vaccination)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director Governance and Corporate Services

Work Health and Safety Coordinator Karitane staff provide safe, effective, quality care consistent with the organisation's, philosophy, values, and standards, and adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct, following Child Secure Guidelines. PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Work, Health and Safety Coordinator provide advice in resolving Work, Health and Safety (WHS) issues, works closely with staff to champion the implementation and understanding of safety systems relating to WHS. ABOUT US Established in 1923, Karitane is a dynamic and innovative not for profit health organisation and registered charity providing early parenting services. We support families with children from birth to 5 years of age through building parenting capacity, enhancing parent child relationships and strengthening a family's connections with supports in their community. Our services are evidence based and delivered by a caring and highly trained professional team of child and family health nurses, paediatricians, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists offering complete, holistic care.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: ( each criteria below must be addressed in your cover letter)

- Qualifications in Work, Health and Safety including Risk Management and/or Work, Health and Safety Management System auditing with working knowledge of Work, Health and Safety legislation, standards and codes of practice and understanding of Safety Management Systems.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of advice to internal stakeholders including managers and Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) on WHS issues, policies, procedures, practices and protocols of the legislative framework.
- Conduct and assist with health and safety related auditing to ensure compliance with legislation, policies and procedures relating to the organisation's safety management system.
- Generate reports on WHS trends and performance, identify areas for WHS improvement and promote risk management strategies relating to Enterprise-Wide risk management.
- Demonstrated experience in the management of relevant WHS incident investigations in the ims+ incident reporting platform (or similar system).
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving ability and effective communication skills with the ability to tailor communication to the audience.
- Hold a current NSW Drivers Licence, as travel to various sites of Karitane is required. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Permanent part time employment in accordance with The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Health Employees Agreement 2019. Karitane services are provided at several sites within the Sydney Metropolitan Area.
- The majority of Karitane's services close for approximately two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period, during which time employees are required to take leave.
- Karitane supports a smoke free environment including grounds, buildings and vehicles.
- Applicants will have a commitment to EEO & WHS, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity.
- Relevant Police Check, Working with Children Check, Apprehended Violence Orders and prior employment checks, including relevant disciplinary proceedings, will be conducted on recommended applicants.
- Karitane is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all children and young people. We are dedicated to upholding the Child Safe Standards, all staff share responsibility for maintaining a child safe culture. VACCINATIONS
- Category A workers are required to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current NSW Health policy directive) including annual influenza vaccinations: Benefits of a career at Karitane

- Dynamic team
- Innovative organisation
- That we are an accredited Family-friendly workplace
- Professional development, support and mentoring
- Opportunity to salary package up to $16,050 tax free (as not-for-profit and registered charity)
- Encouraged to achieve your full potential
- Respected and recognised
- Flexible work practices where applicable and appropriate
- Meaningful work
- that makes a difference Please note: If you work in the NSW Public Health system or other Affiliated Health Organisations your accruals of leave and service can be transferred across to Karitane.

Full advert and position description can be found on our Karitane website Careers at Karitane | Join Our Team & Support Families

Your application can be submitted via this link:

Dinethra Nandakoban Director Governance and Corporate Services Closing date: COB Friday 19 June 2026

Karitane is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all children and young people. We are dedicated to upholding the Child Safe Standards, all staff share responsibility for maintaining a child safe culture. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r42w0