At ACSO, we look for people who believe in second chances, who share our values and are passionate about supporting people to thrive. If all of this sounds like you, read on!

About Us

The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a vibrant, values driven NFP, focused on partnering with Government and the community to co-design services that create real social change. We are an organisation with a bold vision to create a safe and inclusive community where prison truly is the last resort. Our purpose is to strengthen the wellbeing of our communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system.

The Australian Community Support Organisation recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias. ACSO is committed to the equitable treatment of its participants, employees and partners. We believe in humanity and celebrating the diverse voices of our community through leadership, practice and policy design, to honour and embrace diverse traditions, cultures and experiences of those we support and work alongside.

About the role

ACSO's Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing (WHSW) Partner resources the successful implementation and ongoing improvement of ACSO's Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Management System. The WHS Partner provides specialist guidance and support to team members and leadership to support the development of a healthy and safe work environment to reduce, mitigate and eliminate risk. They develop, implement and oversee WHS audits and manage relationships with WHS regulators and inspectors. The WHS Partner will also provide expert and administrative support to the WHS Steering Committee.

The WHS Partner works closely with the WHS Advisor, the Quality and Risk Manager, and the wider People and Culture team to engage with everyone across all our programs, hubs, houses and states. Given this, the successful candidate must be willing to travel intrastate and interstate as needed.

What we're looking for

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in workplace health and safety field or relevant area of study
• Extensive breadth of understanding of multiple workplace hazards and the detailed principles of their identification and analysis, along with a detailed understanding of all principles of work health and safety risk management and their application in a complex diverse setting
• Detailed knowledge of all legal processes for WHS compliance, workers compensation law and common law liability, along with a detailed knowledge and understanding of emergency and critical management principles as they apply in a large institution
• Demonstrated success of implementing WHS initiatives utilising effective change principles and practices
• Proven ability to build quick and strong rapport with stakeholders, both internal and external.

What ACSO can offer you

• Full-time, permanent position available
• Hybrid of working from home (if desired) and our Richmond hub, pending government restrictions
• $100,000 base salary + 10% superannuation ($110k approx. package) + NFP salary packaging options (more after tax $ in your pocket!)
• Paid parental leave (14 weeks)
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives such as free flu vaccines, Employee Assistance Program and Reward and Recognition Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Dedicated inclusion and diversity initiatives to support employees from all backgrounds and dispositions, including specialised leave for cultural ceremonies or medical procedures related to gender transition.

How to apply

To apply and view the position description (PD), please visit our careers website and provide a copy of your resume, a brief covering letter and a document outlining responses to the selection criteria found in the PD.

To learn more about this position, please contact Alexia Santos da Costa, Manager - Quality and Risk, on 0400 810 283.

ACSO proudly acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia's first peoples and pay respect to their rich culture, lores, customs and elders past and present. We strongly embrace the spirit of reconciliation and continue working towards ensuring an equal voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, particularly those who have been touched by the justice system.

The Australian Community Support Organisation embraces diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from appropriately qualified and skilled people regardless of their background. All suitable applicants for this role will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.