Occupational Health & Safety (Human Resources & Recruitment)
Are you a dynamic leader with a proven track record in incrementally improving health and safety culture?
Do you excel in overseeing a small team?
Are you energised by fast-paced, complex environments, where you can have high impact with your function?
About the RNA
The RNA has a unique place in Queensland society, not only as the guardian and steward of the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka), but also as host to more than 200 events each year at its Brisbane Showgrounds precinct. The Showgrounds is Queensland's largest indoor/outdoor events precinct - this includes the state's major music festival season to major expos, conferences, corporate functions, and gala dinners. It is also home to the Royal International Convention Centre, which is one of the premier events venues in the state and hosts multiple large-scale events every year.
Together with the Ekka, the RNA also operates the Royal Queensland Awards – a national competition – dedicated to unearthing the best of the best in food and beverage to recognise and reward Australia's finest producers and farmers.
In 2010 the RNA embarked on its $2.9 billion Brisbane Showgrounds Regeneration Project - one of the nation's largest mixed-use urban regeneration projects of its kind – which has transformed the Showgrounds into a world-class events destination precinct.
Operating as an independent, not-for-profit member-based organisation, their mission is to celebrate and champion the essential role that agriculture plays in the everyday lives of Queenslanders. Representing more than 4,000 members, the RNA is an organisation that has a reputation for putting its people first and ensuring that the working environment is engaging, professionally fulfilling, and driven by purpose.
With strong leadership, a focus on delivering great outcomes to customers, and a constant drive toward serving its membership, there has never been a better time to join the RNA.
About the Role and You
Reporting to the newly appointed General Manager – HR, this critical role will take full ownership of all elements of Health, Safety, and Risk within the RNA's premises. As the Health, Safety, and Risk Manager, you will:
Craft and execute the RNA's annual Health Safety and Wellbeing Management Plan. Oversee the Corporate Risk Register and chair Risk Committees. Monitor and evaluate health and safety processes to meet legislative and policy standards. Lead strategic risk and safety projects, conducting research to deliver best practice initiatives. Guide executives and managers through the RNA Injury Management Rehabilitation policy, offering expert advice and support. Influence, coach, and consult with stakeholders to provide integrated technical and strategic advice. Support senior management in risk and safety accountability, reducing lost time injuries through expert counsel. Develop and maintain a comprehensive Health and Safety management reporting system, including incident reporting. Implement an annual Internal Safety Communications Plan with initiatives such as toolbox talks, Safety Awareness Week, and monthly all-staff meetings. Contribute to the creation and implementation of online and face-to-face training, including induction and annual compliance training. Chair the RNA OHS Committee and serve as Secretariat for the RNA Risk Committee. To be successful in this role you will have experience in the WHS field at the management level and will hold relevant tertiary qualifications. Your experience will ideally have been in managing risk in the events, hospitality, property, or building services industries. You should be able to display skills in designing the WHS management strategy framework with critical risk control management including the development of policies and procedures. You will also have had exposure to operating with government regulators and industry stakeholders. Come and join the team at RNA as they drive towards creating a safe, compliant and healthy workplace.
For further information and to apply please visit: General inquiries to Confidential inquiries to Jon Hottot, Senior Partner, Luminary, on 0488 420 003 or via email at Applications close: Midnight, Monday 10th June 2024.
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