Work Health and Safety Officer

Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) | Newman

PAMS is seeking a Work Health and Safety Officer to provide organisation-wide WHS advice, systems support, reporting oversight, and compliance monitoring across our clinics, offices, accommodation, vehicles, outreach, and community-based environments.

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing practical WHS advice and support across all PAMS sites
• Coordinating hazard and incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
• Monitoring WHS trends and preparing reports
• Assisting with audits, inspections, and compliance activities
• Maintaining WHS records and documentation
• Supporting WHS training, inductions, and safety culture initiatives

About You

You will have:

• Experience in WHS, risk, compliance, or a similar role
• Knowledge of the WHS Act 2020 (WA) and WHS principles
• Strong reporting, communication, and organisational skills
• Experience with incident management, audits, and compliance systems
• The ability to work collaboratively and support a proactive safety culture
• Willingness to travel to remote communities as required

An understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively in a multicultural environment is essential.

Benefits

• Salary: $93,092.43 – $110,564.61 plus 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus entertainment benefits
• Power subsidy allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retention incentives in line with PAMS policy

About PAMS

PAMS provides holistic primary health care services to the remote East Pilbara communities of Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu, and Kunawarritji. We are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people through culturally responsive, community-based healthcare.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, submit your CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages).

For further information, contact the People & Culture Team on (08) 9177 8307 or pamshr@puntukurnu.com.