Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
This role plays a key part in supporting the company's team members in maintaining a safe work environment. The successful candidate will apply a safety risk lens to every aspect of their job, identifying hazards, consulting with others, and taking action to mitigate risks.
The primary goal is to ensure that all employees can perform their roles safely and effectively. This involves coordinating injury and illness case management, engaging in incident management and support, and assisting in operationalizing changes to occupational health and wellbeing legislation.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in an occupational health and safety environment and be proficient in proactive management of physical and mental health injuries and recovery. A First Aid Certificate and Mental Health First Aid qualification are desirable.
Responsibilities:
* Coordinating injury and illness case management
* Engaging in incident management & support
* Assisting in operationalising changes to SHW Legislation
* Build capability in SHW topics in our teams
* Engage in hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control activities
* Executing wellbeing and safety campaigns
* Undertake inspections, risk assessments & audits
Requirements:
* Min 3+ years' experience in SHW environment
* Experience in proactively managing physical and mental health injuries and supporting recovery
* Experience in identifying hazards and risks (physical & psychosocial) with a solution focus
Qualifications:
* First Aid Certificate (desirable)
* Mental Health First Aid qualified (desirable)
* Cert IV Work Health & Safety (highly desirable)
* Qualifications in Work Health & Safety, Risk Management, Psychology (desirable)
We offer a range of benefits that support your wellbeing and career development, including study leave, professional coaching, and access to our wellbeing centre. You'll also enjoy flexible working arrangements, discounts on our products and services, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the community.
Join us in creating a safer and healthier work environment for everyone.