Full Time, Permanent Contract80 hours per fortnight - Inclusive of an ADONortheast 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 SHWM provides direction and leadership to support a safe and healthy workplace. The role is responsible for leading service delivery Health, Safety and Wellbeing initiatives along with Injury Management across the organisation. A rewarding blend of strategic and operational – this role is "hands on" in supporting and 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, through innovation, a safe and healthy workplace. 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.
The successful applicant will benefit from: Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits available. 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 be able 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 membershipSocial Club BenefitsSupport for our diverse workforceApplying for the role: Enquiries can be made with Dalene Voigt, Executive Director People & Culture on 0473 582 670Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended.A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PDEmployment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your applicationTo apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/Applications close Sunday 22 December 2024NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies.
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