Aboriginal Family Law Services (WA) aims to provide free, culturally secure, legal and support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims and survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault.
Learning and Development/WH&S Officer – Rivervale, Boorloo (Perth)
We are seeking a Learning and Development/WHS Officer to work at our office in Rivervale office. The successful applicant will work alongside our leadership team to help shape the direction of the Aboriginal Family Legal Services (AFLS) Employees and services.
We are committed to creating an environment that is culturally safe for our clients. As such, we are actively seeking applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates for this position.
This role is responsible for the development and execution of training and assessment programs. The successful applicant will provide high quality training to AFLS Employees in person and remotely from the corporate office in Rivervale. The training will need be tailored to cover role specific fundamentals as well as general essentials of the organisation. As well as delivering the training, the role entails the maintenance of a database containing data from the training and program management.
This role will work closely with the Regional Managers, the Senior Legal Team and Human Resources to develop and execute training amongst AFLS employees.
The role is also responsible for Workplace Health and Safety practices and compliance through the development of an AFLS Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS) which contributes to the development, implementation and review of safety initiatives that ensure a health and safe environment for all. Central is the adherence to the relevant WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice ensuring all obligations and met and adhered to.
Other duties include developing and implementing return to work programs, managing all work-related injuries (and workers compensation claims), work health and safety audits and investigations, conducting investigations covering incidents, injuries, near misses, and unsafe working conditions.
To be considered for this position you need to meet the following criteria:
Essential
* Diploma/Certificate in Training and Assessment
* Diploma/Certificate in Work Health and Safety
* 2 years' experience in a Training and Assessment role
* 2 years' experience in Work Health and Safety (including Return to Work management)
* Experience working in a legal organisation
* Experience in design and delivery of training programs
* Experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
* Cultural Awareness and Understanding
* Experience of working closely with professional colleagues and external stakeholders in order to deliver a joined up, high quality service, focused on staff development.
* Data entry and management
* Program development and management
* Ability to work with Leadership Team but also able to self-manage workload and operate independently when required
Desirable
* Certified Legal Practitioner
* Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management
* Experience working in a not-for-profit organization
* Ability to travel when requirement to regional offices
Essential Eligibility Requirements
* Current 'C' Class WA Driver's License
* Current Police Clearance Certificate
* Current Working with Children Check
* Travel to regional offices and/or remote locations is required
Additional Extras:
Salary Packaging
5 weeks annual leave per year
Access to support services including 24/7 EAP access and a In-house Councillor.
AFLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
Applications should include a Letter of Introduction, a Statement Addressing the Essential Criteria and a Resume including names of two (2) referees.
Please note that only those shortlisted will be contacted.