Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor

• Enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences while coordinating the WHS management system and wellbeing program


• Permanent full-time position


• Flexible location and hybrid working

The Smith Family is a national children’s education charity that works with children and young people to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty – so they can thrive now and into their futures. 

About the role

We are seeking a Health Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Advisor to drive national WHS and wellbeing initiatives, support operational safety systems, and manage workers compensation claims. Reporting to the National Health, Safety & Wellbeing Partner and working alongside a passionate and collaborative Human Resources team, you will:

• Coordinate the elements within WHS Management System and support leaders with compliance


• Manage workers compensation claims nationally, including Return to Work planning and liaison with stakeholders and injured workers


• Monitor hazard and injury reports in FOLIO and support resolution


• Maintain and update WHS policies, procedures, and SmithNet content


• Coordinate and assist with the project management of wellbeing programs, HSW committees, and monthly communications


• Assist with monthly and other WHS reporting and data collection and analysis

About you

As well as passion for community and WHS, you will bring the following: 

• Experience in WHS coordination and supporting leaders and employees with WHS enquiries and issues


• Injury management experience with demonstrated ability in managing workers compensation claims with successful outcomes


• Knowledge of national workers compensation and WHS legislation and frameworks along with Codes of Practice


• Ability to develop and deliver WHS training and educational sessions


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills


• Strong administrative and reporting capability, including use of systems like FOLIO and Microsoft applications – attention to detail and ability to produce high quality reports and documents essential


• Injury Management and or Return to Work Coordination certification


• WHS Qualification (Cert IV or higher)

Our benefits

Employees are at the centre of The Smith Family’s values and operations. By joining our team, you can expect to:

• Find balance; with flexible work options and opportunities to purchase additional annual leave


• Maximise your take home pay; with salary packaging, as well as opportunities to save with discounts at retailers across the country


• Fulfill your potential, with excellent career opportunities, a suite of development programs and a dedicated learning and development platform


• Feel you belong; with inclusive leave options, including paid parental, cultural and gender affirmation leave


• Thrive; with support for you and your family’s mental and physical health including a complete care and safety platform, unlimited Employee Assistance and access to a huge range of fitness facilities with Fitness Passport

About us

The Smith Family is a national children’s education charity with a vision of a world where every child has the opportunity to change their future, no matter their circumstances. We believe that education is one of the most powerful change agents, and we work with young Australians to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty – so they can thrive now and into their futures.

If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click apply, we’d love to hear from you.

You may view the position description here.

Closing date: 16 February 2026

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children’s Check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.