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Work Health & Safety Officer
Fixed term for 6 months
The Work Health & Safety Officer supports the delivery of a safe, healthy, culturally respectful and compliant workplace across Mamu Health Service Limited. Reporting to the Quality, Compliance and Work Health & Safety Coordinator, the role provides day-to-day WHS administration, records management, inspection support, training coordination, incident and hazard follow-up, consultation support and routine reporting across MHSL sites.
Position Description
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate WHS records, registers and evidence in approved organisational systems, including LogiQC/LogiqcQMS or other approved tools.
- Support the recording and follow-up of hazards, incidents, near misses, inspections, emergency drills, training records, corrective actions and continuous improvement actions.
- Monitor routine WHS actions and due dates, follow up outstanding information with relevant staff and managers, and escalate overdue, serious or high-risk matters to the Coordinator.
- Assist with document control, version control, filing, scanning, archiving and secure storage of WHS records.
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy when handling staff, client, incident, health, safety or organisational information.
Mandatory Requirements
- Current QLD drivers licence or the ability to obtain it from another state
- Current First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain
- Knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, of computer databases, electronic client management software, and administration office skills
- Relevant administrative experience, preferably involving workplace health and safety an advantage
- Certificate III Work Health & Safety preferred, or the ability to obtain
Selection Criteria
- Cultural capability and respectful practice
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and contribute to a culturally safe workplace and service environment. - WHS administration and records
Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate WHS records, registers, spreadsheets, training records, inspection records, incident documentation and corrective action follow-up. - Work under general direction
Ability to work independently on allocated tasks under general direction, apply established procedures, use judgement in routine administrative matters and escalate complex or high-risk issues appropriately. - Communication and consultation support
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear WHS communications, meeting notes, reminders and routine reports. - Technology and systems
Competency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to use or quickly learn WHS, quality, compliance and records management systems. - Values, confidentiality and safety
Demonstrated commitment to MHSL values, confidentiality, child safety, cultural safety, equity, inclusion, workplace safety and professional conduct.
- Cultural capability and respectful practice
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role to recruitment@mamuhsl.org.au by Friday, 21st August 2026.
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