Job Description
About IRT
Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.
We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.
IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.
About the Role
IRT is looking for an experienced and practical Work Health and Safety Advisor to join our team and help strengthen safety performance across our operations. Reporting to the Group Head of Work, Health & Safety, you will partner with leaders and frontline teams to investigate incidents, improve risk controls, support compliance, and embed a positive safety culture.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with people, influencing outcomes, and turning safety insights into practical action.
It is a hybrid position and we are open to location but you must be willing to travel to the Illawarra and South Coast regions.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead and support incident and near miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Partner with operational leaders to identify hazards, assess risks and implement practical controls
- Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments across business operations
- Provide timely, pragmatic WHS advice to leaders, employees and contractors
- Support reporting, governance and continuous improvement activities across the WHS management system
- Help build a positive, consultative safety culture through coaching, engagement and education
To Be Successful You Will Have
- Tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline
- 5+ years demonstrated experience in a WHS advisory role, ideally in a multi-site operational environment
- Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis capability, with ICAM or similar highly regarded
- Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management principles and the hierarchy of controls
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships
- Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes
- Current Class C Driver Licence and willingness to travel to operational sites as required
Benefits for You
- Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
- Flexible working conditions
- Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Multiple career pathways
- Discounted gym memberships
- Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right fit, click “Apply Now”, complete your details and submit. You can also apply via our Careers page.
For questions, contact [email protected].
Please note: we can’t accept applications or resumes by email—apply through SEEK or our Careers page.
Successful applicants will complete pre-employment checks, including references, a functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.