Organisation : Achieve Australia
Location : Sydney (North Ryde)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Disabilities, Health – General
Salary type : Annual Package
About the organisation
We are Achieve Australia!
Our mission is to achieve social inclusion for people with disability.
Achieve Australia has been providing services to people with disability since the 1950s. Today, we are a registered NDIS provider offering accommodation, community participation, supported employment and support coordination services in Greater Sydney and in Northern Rivers regions in NSW.
Every day we work hard to deliver on the right of Australians with disability to achieve meaningful and valued lives. We are building extraordinary lives and are innovating in disability accommodation and support today.
As an Employer of Choice, we are focused on proactive approaches to wellbeing and safety and driving excellent results. This is your opportunity to join an award-winning HR Team for the 2021 Australian HR Awards and voted Financial Review Best Places to Work.
About the role
You will proactively and collaboratively plan, implement and maintain Work Health and Safety Programs to minimise risks, ensuring that the Work Health and Safety System is maintained in compliance with legislation, codes of practice and industry standards.
Reporting to the Wellbeing and Health Manager, you will work closely with sites to effectively manage workers compensation, injury management and return to work systems and processes. A positive ‘can do’ attitude, communication and collaboration is key to ensuring the best outcomes in this fast paced environment.
Key accountabilities include:
- Undertake regular site visits to conduct audits, inspections and observations to ensure sites are meeting the requirements of WHS & E legislation and company policies and procedures.
- Assist with WHS improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate rehabilitation and return to work programs in conjunction with site managers and HRBPs.
- Provide support to sites in the risk management of hazards and implementing control measures.
- Support workers compensation claims, stakeholders and outcomes.
- Review, update and monitor the Achieve Australia WHS, RTW, IM and Workers Compensation policies procedures and practices
- Provide support and guidance to team members in developing and implementing proactive workforce planning strategies tailored to the needs of the business unit, supporting the strategic direction of a rapidly growing WHS team.
- Investigate or, where appropriate, to assist others to investigate the circumstances and causes of accidents and take necessary steps to prevent a recurrence, including keeping written records of the investigation and action taken.
- Assist the organisation to develop tools for hazard identification, investigation and risk management.
- Carry out audits to evaluate the effectiveness of Health and Safety systems and procedures, and identify and implement improvements.
- Keep up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the common and unique requirements and challenges across all business units.
The preferred candidate will have:
- Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS.
- Demonstrated experience in injury management and return to work coordination.
- Experience in hazard identification, investigation and risk management.
- Sound knowledge of the application of Australian WHS legislation, codes and standards
- Well-developed skills in Microsoft Office 365.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities, #Health_–_General
