About Somerville Community Services

Somerville is a for-purpose organisation providing high quality services to support people with disabilities, their families and carers.

Our disability services include a variety of supported independent living services and support coordination. The support we provide is tailored to individual needs and might include personal care, meal preparation, garden maintenance, skills training and support to access the local community.

About the role 

Somerville has an opportunity for a full time Work, Health, Safety Coordinator to join our team in Darwin. We are looking for a highly motivated and engaging person to join our family friendly, vibrant and dynamic team. You will be responsible for providing leadership, support, advice and assistance with the safety and wellbeing strategies and initiatives across the organisation.

Work, Health, Safety is challenging and satisfying career, where you can make a big difference!

Selection Criteria: 

• Tertiary qualification, or demonstrated equivalent experience in WHS
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement safety and wellbeing initiatives
• Expert skills in MS Office programs and safety and compliance systems
• Good written and report writing skills
• High level interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated track record for completing tasks and projects
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Strong focus on communication and change management
• Developed organisational and time management skills
• Experience in strategy development and implementation.

Desirable Criteria: 

• Previous experience in the not for profit sector, or a demonstrated appreciation and understanding of community-based organisations.
• Presentation and facilitation skills in delivering information to groups.

Additional Requirements:

• Current Northern Territory Drivers License and the ability to travel independently
• Current National Criminal History Check
• Working with Children Clearance (NT Ochre Card)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Provide First Aid Certificate
• Influenza Vaccination
• COVID 19 Vaccination 

Somerville Benefits

• A focus on employee well-being, with regular supervision opportunities.
• Access to training and learning opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave.
• Salary packaging benefits to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free.

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide a cover letter addressing the role requirements, and submit your resume.

For any further queries please contact Rell Werner on 8920 4100.

Applications will be reviewed and responded to on submission, please do not wait to apply!

A position description is attached.

Somerville is an equal opportunity employer providing a smoke free environment and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. 

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander candidates are welcome to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.

No recruitment agencies please.

Thank you for considering a position with Somerville Community Services.

Somerville is a dynamic organisation providing a range of services to people in the Northern Territory through its three service arms of Disability Services, Housing & Homelessness Services and Financial Counselling Services. We pride ourselves on the diversity and dedication of our workforce and our strong commitment to the principles of social inclusion for all people. The Somerville People and Culture team look forward to receiving your application if the job description and our organisational values fit with your personal values, aspirations and skills / areas of expertise.