Introduction:
About us:
Lutheran Disability Services (LDS) are seeking a skilled and motivated WHS & Risk Officer to lead and support the delivery of Work, Health and Safety (WHS), and Risk Management practices across LDS.
LDS is a not-for-profit organisation with our core values being Faith, Excellence, Empowerment and Fun. This helps to create a client centric culture that empowers us to deliver what it takes to our people and clients, so that they know that they matter and to help create a life where they feel a part of the community and have a life of their choosing.
About the role:
This is a key role responsible for fostering a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across diverse service settings including supported independent living (SIL), client homes, and operational sites.
Description:
Work Health & Safety & Continuous Improvement
Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of WHS systems, policies, and procedures in line with legislative and Quality & Safeguarding requirements.
Facilitate risk assessments across all LDS sites and activities.
Promote WHS awareness, safe work practices, and incident prevention strategies.
Provide coaching, training, and advice on incident reporting, corrective actions, inspections, and audits.
Identify and drive safety improvements across worksites, including SILs, client homes, and operational locations.
Collaborate with Client Services, Positive Behaviour Support, Quality & Safeguarding, and HR to ensure safe service delivery.
Coordinate quarterly Health, Safety & Wellbeing Committee meetings.
Produce meaningful WHS reporting to inform organisational decision-making.
Maintain and update WHS policies and procedures in line with legislative changes.
Risk Management
Develop and maintain an effective enterprise and operational risk management framework.
Support identification, assessment, and mitigation of organisational risks (operational, financial, compliance, reputational, and NDIS-related).
Maintain the organisational risk register and monitor risk treatment actions.
Lead and support risk-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with business continuity planning and annual testing activities.
Maintain Emergency Management Plans.
Facilitate risk audits, workshops, and track corrective actions.
Deliver accurate and timely reporting to leadership, Committees, and the Board.
Return to Work & Injury Management
Support return to work, rehabilitation, and injury management for work-related injuries.
Develop and communicate Return to Work Plans in a timely and supportive manner.
Liaise with employees, leaders, stakeholders, and insurers to ensure effective injury management outcomes.
Skills and Experiences:
About You:
Demonstrated experience in WHS management systems, including incident investigations and risk assessments.
Strong knowledge of audit processes, risk management frameworks, and governance practices.
Sound understanding of WHS legislation (SA) and Return to Work requirements.
Proven ability to coach, influence, and engage stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
Experience in policy and procedure development, with excellent communication skills.
Strong organisational and technical skills, including time management, MS Office proficiency, and meeting legislative deadlines.
Required Qualifications and Clearances
Diploma or Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (highly regarded)
Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or IRM Certification (desirable)
ISO 31000 Risk Management training (desirable)
Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain one
At LDS, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that improves lives while shaping how safety and risk frameworks support strong, sustainable outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to drive improvement, strengthen governance, and embed a positive safety culture.
Please note that only candidates that meet our selection criteria will be contacted. For further information, please refer to the position description.
