Work Health and Safety Professional
The Work Health and Safety Professional plays a pivotal role in ensuring a safe working environment within an organisation.
Responsibilities include:
* Developing and implementing Work Health and Safety strategies that align with the organisation's goals and values.
* Providing expert guidance to senior leadership on best practices, risk management, and Work Health and Safety priorities.
* Collaborating with leadership to integrate Work Health and Safety into strategic and operational planning.
* Managing workers' compensation claims and early intervention processes effectively.
* Conducting regular site audits and safety inspections to ensure facility compliance with Work Health and Safety standards and building codes.
* Leading the development, review, and implementation of Work Health and Safety policies, procedures, systems, and frameworks across the organisation.
* Ensuring policies and procedures reflect industry best practice and are inclusive of staff, volunteers, clients, and contractors.
* Performing duties in accordance with the organisation's mission, vision, and guiding principles.
* Undertaking appropriate training and complying with organisational Work Health and Safety policies and procedures.
About the Role
* Strategic thinker with experience in developing impactful Work Health and Safety strategies and frameworks.
* Proven ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organisation, including executive leaders.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a Work Health and Safety leadership role, preferably with enterprise responsibility.
* Demonstrated understanding of Work Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation legislation (state and federal).
* Ability to analyse Work Health and Safety data and performance metrics to inform strategic and operational improvements.
* Strong experience in risk assessment, safety audits, and incident investigations.
* Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills, policy development, and reporting skills.
* Experience delivering Work Health and Safety training and leading staff consultation mechanisms.
* High level of initiative, planning, and organisational skills.
* Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline.
What We Offer
* Professional Development: Tailored opportunities to support your career ambitions.
* Work-Life Balance: Embrace flexibility, hybrid or flexible working arrangements, flexible start/finish times, family-friendly work environment.
* Tax Savings: Maximise your income with generous salary packaging, reducing your tax and increasing your take-home pay.
* Generous Leave: Above-award annual and personal/carers leave, extended parental leave, celebration day.
* Supportive Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that values your contributions.
* Wellbeing: Free access to a premium mindfulness app, EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations, and a variety of wellbeing activities to make your workday more enjoyable.
We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, member of the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.