Job type: Ongoing - Full TimeSalary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Occupational Health and SafetyReference: J8CBKJob posted: 05/12/2024Closes: 22/12/2024Classification: UndefinedNortheast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.Reporting to the Executive Director of People & Culture, the Senior Health and Wellbeing Manager (SHWM) provides direction and leadership to support a safe and healthy workplace. The role is responsible for leading service delivery of Health, Safety and Wellbeing initiatives along with Injury Management across the organisation. This role is a rewarding blend of strategic and operational responsibilities, engaging our network of Health & Safety Representatives with incident, hazard and 'near miss' management. Risk assessments, safety audits, risk reduction plans and reporting form cornerstones of this important role.As a key member of the People & Culture leadership team, the SHWM develops and implements strategies that foster a safe and healthy workplace through innovation. This role ensures that occupational health and safety policies, procedures, activities and events comply with Victorian OH&S legislation, regulations, compliance codes and standards. As the most senior Work, Health and Safety practitioner, the Manager is responsible for leading change and driving our safety-first culture.The Manager, Work Health and Safety is also responsible for Northeast Health's injury management and rehabilitation function, including workers compensation claims and reporting requirements.As chair of the broader NHW OH&S Committee, the SHWM is responsible for actively engaging and supporting Health and Safety Representatives to make a positive contribution to safety initiatives.Our Region:Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100,000 throughout the northeast.An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails, there is something for everyone in the northeast.The successful applicant will benefit from:Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits. If you have relocated permanently, you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.5 weeks annual leave and an additional week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full-time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.Option to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)Wellbeing programs and discounted corporate gym membershipSupport for our diverse workforceApplying for the role:Enquiries can be made with Dalene Voigt, Executive Director People & Culture on .Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended.Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD.Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application.All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Northeast Health Wangaratta job application system.#J-18808-Ljbffr