Safety & Compliance Officer

Position Summary<\/b>
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The WHS, Compliance & Child Safety Officer is responsible for overseeing workplace
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health and safety systems, safeguarding obligations, organisational compliance, staff
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competency development, risk management, audit preparation, and quality improvement
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initiatives across Point Care Pty Ltd. The role promotes a strong culture of safety,
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safeguarding, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
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Key Responsibilities<\/b>
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Workplace Health & Safety (WHS)
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\u2022 Develop and monitor WHS systems, procedures, and safety initiatives.
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\u2022 Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits.
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\u2022 Investigate incidents, injuries, hazards, and near misses.
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\u2022 Maintain emergency procedures and risk management systems.
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Compliance Management
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\u2022 Monitor compliance with NDIS Practice Standards and organisational policies.
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\u2022 Conduct internal audits and support external audit preparation.
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\u2022 Maintain compliance registers and corrective action plans.
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\u2022 Ensure policies remain current with legislative requirements.
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Child Safety & Safeguarding
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\u2022 Ensure compliance with Child Safe Standards and safeguarding obligations.
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\u2022 Support management of child safety incidents and mandatory reporting requirements.
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\u2022 Conduct child safety risk assessments across service environments.
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\u2022 Monitor Blue Card compliance and child safety training requirements.
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\u2022 Promote trauma\-informed and child\-safe practices throughout the organisation.
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\u2022 Support safeguarding investigations and reportable conduct processes.
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Training, Development & Capability Building
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\u2022 Develop and coordinate WHS, compliance, and safeguarding training programs.
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\u2022 Monitor mandatory training completion and staff competency requirements.
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\u2022 Identify workforce skill gaps and recommend development initiatives.
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\u2022 Assist with onboarding and induction program development.
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\u2022 Promote continuous improvement and professional development culture.
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Risk Management
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\u2022 Maintain organisational risk registers and mitigation strategies.
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\u2022 Support operational teams with participant and environmental risk assessments.
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\u2022 Participate in emergency preparedness and business continuity planning.
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Requirements<\/h3>
Essential Criteria<\/b>
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\u2022 Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS, Compliance, Risk Management, Community Services,
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or related field.
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\u2022 Minimum 2 years\u2019 experience in WHS, compliance, safeguarding, or quality roles.
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\u2022 Strong understanding of NDIS Practice Standards, safeguarding obligations, and WHS
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legislation.
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\u2022 Knowledge of child protection legislation and child\-safe organisational practices.
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\u2022 Experience conducting audits, investigations, and compliance reviews.
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\u2022 Excellent communication, organisational, and documentation skills.
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Mandatory Requirements<\/b>
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\u2022 Current Queensland Driver Licence
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\u2022 Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
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\u2022 Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
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\u2022 Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
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\u2022 National Police Check
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\u2022 Right to work in Australia
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Benefits<\/h3>
\u2022 Supportive leadership environment
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\u2022 Professional development opportunities
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\u2022 Career progression pathways
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\u2022 Meaningful work supporting vulnerable individuals and families
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\u2022 Opportunity to contribute to organisational growth and service excellence
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