Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator

The Opportunity

At The Kids Research Institute Australia, we arepassionate about creating a workplace where our people can thrive. Our Health,Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) team are committedto continuously enhancing health, safety and wellbeing practices that support,protect and empower our people.

As our Health, Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator, youwill work with a diverse range of stakeholders, from researchers to supportteams, to provide operational and systems support for the implementation of theInstitute's Health, Safety and Wellbeing programs. This role supports riskmanagement, training, wellbeing initiatives, emergency preparedness andcompliance activities while developing professional capability across a broadrange of health and safety disciplines.

Key responsibilities:

• Respond to routine health, safety and wellbeing enquiries and provide administrative and operational support to stakeholders.
• Assist with health and safety assurance audits, worksite inspections and investigations.
• Support the promotion of hazard and/or incident reporting, risk assessment and consultation processes.
• Coordinate and support the delivery of Flourish Wellbeing events and initiatives.
• Support with the analysis and development of initiatives and communications for various platforms, including fulfilling reporting requirements across the Institute.

Located in our offices within Perth Children's Hospital inNedlands, this full-time role will be offered on an ongoing basis.

About You

This opportunity is well-suited to a proactiveand people-focused graduate in Work Health and Safety, Allied Health,Occupational Hygiene or Psychology, who is looking to develop their HSW skillsin an established team. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Foundational knowledge of WHS legislation and risk management strategies.
• A proactive, professional and customer-focused approach with the ability to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound judgment and to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• An understanding of and complete commitment to confidentiality.

AtThe Kids Research Institute Australia, we are committed to building a workplaceculture that reflects the communities we serve. We actively recruitsupport and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diversecommunities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all ages, and those with diverse livedexperiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitmentprocess and in the workplace, ensuring everyone has the opportunity tothrive.

If you meet many, but not all, of the rolerequirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention any careerbreaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion isreflected in how we:

• Support staff-led inclusion and allyship groups.
• Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
• Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an environment where all staff can thrive.
• Partner with communities to strengthen cultural awareness and belonging.
• Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
• We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.

Alongside our inclusive culture, you'llenjoy:

• Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
• Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
• Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Recognition and professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
• Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks and end-of-trip facilities.
• Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.

How to apply

If thisrole feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you, pleaseclick on 'Apply Now' to visit our Career Site, view the Job Description,and submit your application.

Pleaseinclude a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses theskills and experience outlined in the "About You" section.

Applicationswill only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencingtechnical difficulties or require reasonable accommodations in completing yourapplication, please contact [email protected].