A rewarding opportunity to contribute to a safe and compliant workplace across the Central Desert Group.
1 x Full-Time Role
Fixed-Term – 2 years
Based in East Perth, with free parking
Central Desert Group is a purpose-driven collective supporting Aboriginal communities across remote Western Australia through three key organisations:
•Central Desert Native Title Services Ltd partners with Aboriginal people to support self-determination, cultural connection, and community-led futures through native title and strategic support services.
•Desert Accounting & Business Support (DABS) provides outsourced Accounting, Payroll, and HR services to Indigenous organisations, helping build operational and financial sustainability.
•Desert Support Services (DSS) works with Traditional Owner groups to develop land management programs and build capacity for long-term environmental, cultural, and economic outcomes.
About the Role
This role supports the WHS Manager by coordinating day-to-day safety systems, documentation, and processes that enable a proactive and compliant safety environment. The WHS Administrator will assist with hazard and incident reviews, track corrective actions, support emergency planning activities, and ensure WHS communications and documentation are delivered consistently and effectively. The role also supports inductions, safety related meetings, contractor compliance, and safety equipment checks.
We are seeking a self-motivated and highly organised administrator who can manage their own workload, follow through on key WHS actions. It is a hands-on role with strong administrative responsibilities and the opportunity to build deeper capability in WHS systems, legislation, and risk management and support teams working in unique environments.
The ideal candidate will have:
•Certificate IV in WHS (or equivalent) with solid knowledge of WHS legislation and compliance.
•Experience managing WHS systems, documentation, incident reporting, and risk assessments.
•Skilled in digital systems, document control, and maintaining registers (e.g., SDSs, training, contractors).
•Strong communication skills with experience in inductions, drills, and WHS updates.
•Able to troubleshoot system issues and support users with guides or direct assistance.
•Accurate and reliable in handling WHS records and meeting administrative deadlines.
•Must hold a current Australian driver’s licence and valid National Police Clearance (issued within 6 months).
In addition to a rewarding and dynamic position, Central Desert Group offers benefits such as:
•A flexible and supportive work environment including working from home options
•Enjoy the benefits of salary packaging with the up to $15,900 per annum tax free
•Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Years
•One additional annual Wellness Leave Day
•Leave loading of 17.5%
•Long Service Leave available pro rata after five years of continuous service
•Paid parental leave, available after 12 months of service
•Enjoy free onsite parking and convenient access to public transport, with plenty of nearby cafés and green spaces.
Salary - $80,835 per annum plus super. As a not-for-profit, Central Desert Group offers salary packaging, which can boost your take-home pay by reducing taxable income.
For any job-related queries or to obtain a detailed Duty Statement please contact meggietownsend@centraldesert.org.au
To Apply
Submit your cover letter along with your resume via Seek or alternatively in PDF format to meggietownsend@centraldesert.org.au
Before an offer of employment can be made Central Desert requires a National Police Clearance, not older than 6 months.
You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible as Central Desert reserves the right to shortlist and interview applications as received. While we would love to contact each applicant, this is not always possible, and we thank every applicant in advance for taking the time to apply.
Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. This is authorised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.