WHS Administrator

The WHS Coordinator provides support, advice and assistance to the wellbeing strategies and initiatives across the organisation. MCM’s strategy is to create a working environment in which we have zero tolerance for compromised worker safety.  As an employer we endeavour to provide a working environment that is safe for all employees and clients and adheres to Work Health & Safety regulations as an employer. 

Duties of this role may include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate and contribute to the development, update and maintenance of WHS systems, policies and procedures and WHS related forums and manage the upload of these documents in line with document and data control requirements on Connect
• Provide administrative support in relation to the WHS portfolio, taking of minutes, maintain records, preparing management and executive reports, facilitating supplier relationships
• Assist in the preparation of the annual safety calendar with safety events/safety acknowledgements, in consultation with communications and WHS Business Partner. Also undertake safety audits within the organisation. 
• Contribute to the development of strategic initiatives that support the health and wellbeing of employees including increasing awareness and engagement in the implementation of health and wellbeing initiatives
• Participate in meetings, debriefing, supervision, training, and forums.
• Assisting with the injury and claims management process and complying with Return to Work (RTW) obligations in accordance with the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 in discussion with the Work Health and Safety Business Partner.
• Promoting the vision of health and wellbeing of employees, specifically with regard to injury and claims compliance and engagement with relevant stakeholders and provision of support to ill/injured workers to safely and sustainably stay at work or return to work as soon as appropriate
• Preparing annual safety calendar with safety events/safety acknowledgements, in consultation with communications

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• Strong communication and negotiation skills and a proven ability to identify and engage with relevant stakeholders to achieve outcomes
• Organisational and time management skills
• Experience in a WHS related role with health & wellbeing project experience
• Knowledge of WorkCover claims management and Return to Work processes
• Presentation and or facilitation skills in delivering information to groups
• Knowledge of community and/or human services sectors an advantageDesirable:
• Experience in a WHS related role with health & wellbeing project experience
• Presentation and facilitation skills in delivering information to groups
• Knowledge of community and/or human services sectors an advantage

Benefits of working with MCM/HHA include:

• Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• Demonstrated WHS experience or relevant WHS qualification
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement wellbeing initiatives
• Ability to use MS Office programs and web based information systems proficiently 
• Good written and report writing skills
• High level interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus and capacity to follow tasks through to completion
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities