WHS Officer/ Return to Work Coordinator

IM Partners | Adelaide SAPermanent Full Time
IM Partners is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced WHS Officer / Return to Work Coordinator to join our existing WHS team.
This is a newly created role supporting a group of established South Australian commercial and residential construction businesses.
You’ll work closely with management, project teams, supervisors, workers and contractors across offices, operational facilities and live construction sites.
This is a hands-on role. We’re looking for someone who enjoys getting out into the business, understanding how work is actually being performed and helping teams implement practical, workable safety solutions.
You’ll also take an active role in injury management and return to work, liaising with employees, managers, treating doctors and allied health providers to support safe and sustainable outcomes.
The role
Your Responsibilities Will Includeconducting site and workplace inspections and supporting practical risk managementproviding day-to-day WHS advice to managers, project teams and workersdeveloping and reviewing SWMS, risk assessments and other WHS documentationsupporting incident investigations, corrective actions and WHS compliancecontractor onboarding, compliance and ongoing managementcoordinating WHS inductions, toolbox talks and trainingmaintaining WHS systems, registers and compliance recordscoordinating injury management, suitable duties and return-to-work matters.
These responsibilities align with the existing WHS Officer scope around compliance, training, incident management, inspections, SWMS and WHS documentation.
About YouYou’ll need:Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (minimum)current South Australian Return to Work Coordinator accreditationpractical WHS experience, ideally within commercial or residential constructionexperience in injury management and return to worksound knowledge of WHS legislation, Regulations, Codes of Practice and relevant Australian Standardsexperience with SWMS, risk assessments, incident investigations and contractor managementstrong computer and systems skillsstrong communication skills and the confidence to work directly with site teams, managers, builders and external stakeholdersa current driver’s licence and own car
Experience across both construction and manufacturing would be particularly valuable, although strong candidates from either environment are encouraged to apply.
What makes this role different?You’ll get the variety of working across several businesses, workplaces and projects, while still building ongoing relationships with the teams you support.
You won’t be auditing from the sidelines. You’ll be part of the operational conversation, working with people to identify issues, improve systems and see changes through.
You’ll also be joining an existing WHS team, giving you support and collaboration while still having plenty of autonomy and direct stakeholder exposure.
What We Offerpermanent full-time employmentflexible working hours, approximately 7.00am-3.30pm or 8.30am-5.00pmlaptop and mobile phonecar allowancevaried office, site and operational workongoing professional developmentthe opportunity to grow with an expanding WHS team.
If you’re a practical WHS professional who enjoys being out in the business, working with people and solving problems, we’d like to hear from you.
This role is only open to those with Full and ongoing Australian working rights.