Federal Hospitality is a diverse private business that employs approximately 2000 people across the tourism and hospitality industries. Our brands include Wrest Point Casino in Hobart, Country Club Resort in Launceston, The Henry Jones Art Hotel, the award-winning Saffire luxury lodge, MACq 01 hotel, and Vantage Hotel Group.
We believe it's our duty to continually push the definition of quality in the experiences we provide. This means we're never satisfied, and we're always restless to do better. It means doing the right thing, even if it is the harder thing, because it will ultimately create a better experience for our customers.
As a Workplace Health and Safety Manager, you will lead the way in ensuring we deliver this mission while keeping our staff and guests safe.
The role involves overseeing the development, planning, organisation, and execution of health and safety frameworks and programs to prevent injuries, manage risks, and elevate employee awareness. You will monitor risk and report non-compliance, manage workers' compensation and complex cases, and supervise the casework of all employees injured at work.
The priority accountabilities include:
1. Lead the WHS function and team, implementing the strategies and business planning
* Communicate clearly to implement the WHS strategy and planning within the team and broader organisation
o Monitor and review performance against health and safety key performance indicators
+ Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all regulatory requirements impacting health, safety, and injury management, as well as their effect on operational practices within the company's compliance framework.
o Develop systems that empower employees to enhance workplace health and safety through participation in committees, hazard identification, and the adoption of safe work practices. Develop and continuously improve WH&S frameworks, policies, processes, and procedures to ensure that stakeholders clearly understand compliance with regulations, business rules, and operational activities.
* Offer expert guidance on understanding and implementing policies and standards, address intricate or disputed inquiries and problems, and empower others to make informed decisions.
2. Be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team, strategic thinking, resourceful, and not afraid to be hands-on in any of our business units. You'll be passionate about your role as part of the larger organisation and bringing the Group's values to life. The WHS Manager we need is a critical thinker who is solutions-focused, seeking a diverse environment, and is comfortable working on complex and ranging issues that are critical to keeping our workforce safe.
3. A relentless work ethic and high energy level
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
o Exhibit an exceptional attention to detail and solutions focus
+ Be calm under pressure with a demonstrated track record of successfully managing multiple programs of work within legislative frameworks
# Ability to travel and work statewide as required, across all Federal Hospitality and Tourism properties
* Demonstrated depth of experience in WHS Management and relevant qualifications.
4. Our WHS Manager is a trusted expert and advisor, you will be given autonomy to lead your team to achieve excellence across the group of business units. You will also be offered:
5. Free onsite car parking at your main office of Wrest Point Hotel & Casino
* A free daily meal at our fully serviced staff canteen
o Complimentary dry cleaning of work clothing
+ A range of excellent property discounts, as well as external partner discounts across a range of everyday brands.
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