We are seeking a Safety Health & Wellbeing Business Partner to join our Safety Health & Wellbeing Team in the People & Culture Division.
Our Company At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other.
At Hunter Water we fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.
It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.
We are embarking on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future.
At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:
Flexible Working and Leave Benefits:Additional Public Holidays & RDOs5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annumPaid Community Service Leave14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parentsAccess to hybrid work and other flexible optionsHealth & Wellbeing Benefits:Fitness passportAccess to discounted health fund and health servicesAccess to the Employee Assistance programRemuneration & Hours:35 hour working weekBase salary range of $105,139 to $116,142 + Superannuation (Any offer will be based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate)The Opportunity As the Safety Health & Wellbeing Business Partner you will spend a significant amount of time in the field leading SHW initiatives and projects, auditing SHW Management Systems and leading incident investigations across all areas of Hunter Water.
This is a highly interactive role that requires leadership, a high level of verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels. It is a key role in supporting the Senior SHW Business Partner in delivering the Fatal Risk Program (Lifesavers, and Interactions) and driving a positive SHW culture across the business.
What you'll do:Providing a high level of SHW expertise across all areas of the business.Focus on building safety leadership capability with front line leaders including safety interaction, risk management and basic investigation techniques.Support Leaders to drive continuous improvement via their SHW Committee and the SHW Risk Registers.Lead investigations of incidents utilising ICAM, or other incident analysis tools.Lead a variety of SHW projects and risk reduction programs that address Hunter Water's exposure to our Fatal Risks.Participation in the SHW seven-day rotating after hours on-call roster.What you'll need to be successful:Essential Criteria:Relevant tertiary qualifications in Safety or be able to demonstrate transferrable skills from other roles.A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role working within high risk industries i.e. utilities, infrastructure, maintenance, engineering or construction.Class C Drivers licence.Auditor and Investigator Qualifications.Advanced computer skills including MS Office suite and using databases.Extensive knowledge and practical application of safety legislation and associated standards.Ability to develop timely and accurate SH&W reports and metrics.Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with a proven ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholdersDesirable Criteria:Other relevant industry qualifications or experience i.e. in trades or engineeringCurrent Confined Space Entry and Working at Heights qualifications.Experience working in process safety.Experience in psychosocial awareness and managementApplication Steps:To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume.
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Application closing date:31 December 2024 [Please note that Hunter Water has a shutdown over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. Shortlisting for this role will occur in early January]
Contact:Alix Lasance (Manager HR) Phone: 0436 367 194
We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.
Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.
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