Safety & Wellbeing Manager

Autism Spectrum Australia

Chatswood, NSW 


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 7 February 2022


Safety and Wellbeing Manager with expertise in workplace health and safety across multiple sites and diverse environments Drive leadership and strategy on WHS programs and promote culture of safety and wellbeing across the organisation Competitive Total Remuneration Package Increase the value of your take-home pay with our PBI salary packaging Full time, permanent role Based at our current Northern Beaches location with office relocation in 2022 and flexible work from home arrangements available

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Location: Frenchs Forest, NSW</span></p> &nbsp; <div class="container"> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong style="font-size: 10pt;">Safety and Wellbeing Manager&nbsp;<strong>with </strong><strong>expertise&nbsp;in&nbsp;workplace health and safety across multiple sites and diverse environments</strong></strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Drive leadership and strategy on WHS&nbsp;programs and promote culture of safety and wellbeing across the organisation</strong></strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Competitive Total Remuneration Package</strong></span></li> <li><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Increase the value of your take-home pay with our PBI salary packaging</span></strong></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong style="font-size: 10pt;">Full time, permanent role </strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong style="font-size: 10pt;">Based&nbsp;at our current Northern Beaches location with office relocation in 2022 and&nbsp;flexible work&nbsp;from home arrangements&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><strong>available</strong></span><strong style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</strong></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Aspect is committed to providing an autism friendly workplace and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. It is through this commitment that we encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>A different brilliant</strong>®</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Share our passion for understanding, engaging and celebrating the strengths, interests and aspirations of people on the autism spectrum and discover a different brilliant®.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the role:&nbsp; </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Reporting to the National Director, Governance Quality and Safety, this role&nbsp;will work with the executive and managers to actively lead Aspect’s safety and wellbeing program providing expert advice and a proactive approach to workplace health and safety. You will be responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring effective systems, policies, training and practices that support the safety and wellbeing of Aspect’s students/participants and employees, address key organisational risks and comply with relevant WHS and Workers Compensation legislation. You will supervise staff within the WHS team and embed a positive safety culture across the organisation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">To view the full position profile, please click <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT1416/assets/16661521">here</a>.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide leadership to achieve Aspect strategic directions, WHS KPIs and the goals of the WHS plan</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead the implementation of a wholistic, evidence-based employee Mental Health and Wellbeing program, in partnership with the People team.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work with the Property team to develop, implement and monitor safety, risk and assurance frameworks for any capital works and property maintenance activities.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Promote culture of safety and wellbeing across the organisation</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Manage the impact of Workers Compensation insurance costs on Aspect’s financial performance</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide interpretations, recommendations, and solutions to Aspect Executive and management relating to WHS, workers compensation, incidents &amp; injuries, risk management controls and measures, and legislative compliance</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oversee the annual WHS site audit schedule</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About you:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">You will have demonstrated experience in a WHS management role and superior understanding of WHS legislation across jurisdictions. You will have a pro-active and empathetic approach to employee wellbeing and possess the ability to mentor, coach and support managers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This role will suit someone who is an excellent team player with outstanding written and verbal communication skills, highly organised and able to work under demanding situations and most importantly have a personal commitment and passion for promoting and ensuring work safety. You will have experience designing and implementing WHS and wellbeing strategies and procedures and a strong desire to embed wellbeing and safety as a core value across the organisation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Essentials:</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Minimum 5 years experience in a WHS leadership or management role with a geographically diverse organisation</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Organisational Pyschology or a related discipline</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Accredited RTW Coordinator (desirable)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience in the Education or disability sectors (desirable)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Current Driver’s License</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Working with Children Check</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">NDIS Worker Background Check</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">NDIS Worker Orientation Module</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A National Police Check clearance is a requirement and Aspect will arrange this. Some regional and interstate travel required.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What we offer:</strong>&nbsp; </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A rewarding career&nbsp;with challenging work and many opportunities to learn and grow. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A competitive package&nbsp;will be based on relevant qualifications and experience. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free, increasing the value of your take-home pay. <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT557/assets/12040017"><span style="font-size: small;">Click here for a </span><span style="font-size: small;">summary</span><span style="font-size: small;"> of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>To apply: </strong>Please include your resume,&nbsp;cover letter and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for some positions at Aspect, in accordance with Public Health Orders, Work Health and Safety and duty of care obligations for staff and participants/students. As part of the recruitment/interview process Aspect is collecting information related to your vaccination status to ensure we are in compliance with all government orders and directives. </span>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Enquiries should be directed to:</strong>&nbsp;Michelle Feros,&nbsp;National Director, Governance, Quality and Safety 0409 467 810 .</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>More information about Aspect: <a href="https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/">www.autismspectrum.org.au</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.</em></strong></span></p> <div id="apply-now-button">Apply Now</div> </div>
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