A Bit About What We Do
Anglicare has grown to be one of Queensland's most trusted providers of 'all of life services' across home and residential aged care, mental health, youth support, disability, homelessness, foster care and family. Today we have over 3,000 dedicated and experienced staff, supported by more than 400 generous volunteers, who are there every day for Queenslanders.
The role
Due to internal career progression, this exciting role is now available as a full-time, contract role for 12 months, with possible extension. You will be dedicated to our Aged and Community portfolio, along with another WHS Advisor and supported by a wider team.
The overall purpose of the Wellbeing Health & Safety Advisor is to provide support, advice and assistance in the implementation of Anglicare's Wellbeing Health & Safety Management System. This will include advice and support to Anglicare in relation to incident/risk management and injury prevention/management, and an injury/illness case management element.
Some duties of the role include, but are not limited to: Assist with the development and delivery of WHS initiatives and documentation that supports the risk framework.Promote a culture which supports proactive hazard identification and risk minimisation strategies to reduce work related illness and injuries.Case management for staff recovering at work following workplace injuries.Develop, promote, and implement WHS strategies including incident investigation and reporting, and health and safety auditing and hazard management.Assist teams to manage safety risks including manual handling, ergonomics, and fire safety.Assist with the planning and delivery of training plans to support WHS needs; provide coordination and evaluation of materials and resources.Assist to review policies and processes. What We Are Looking For
If you are a passionate, diligent and team-focused WHS advisor, coupled with injury management experience, we have an exciting opportunity for you. This role will be dedicated to our Aged and Community portfolio, where you will work with a diverse range of claims and cases, as well as advising on preventative incident and injury management.
Demonstrated experience in a similar role providing high level advice and support.Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated application of work health and safety legislative standards and guidelines relevant to a large complex organisation.Practical knowledge of worker's compensation claims, management and legislative requirements.Demonstrated experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of risk assessment, safety auditing, compliance and job safety analysis, comprehensive reporting.Proven experience in building and sustaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. What We Offer You A supportive and experienced team to grow and develop.Competitive salary on offer for right candidates.Salary packaging, package up to $15,900 per year tax free!In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.).Great work-life balance, flexible hours and hybrid work from home (WFH) model.Ongoing training and support, we care about your personal and professional development.Working with a large NFP, with over 3,500 staff and a complex service delivery environment.Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave. How to apply?
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For further information please contact: Kara Baldwin- A/WHS Manager - ******
Applications will be progressed as they are received.
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health issues. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing ongoing care and protection. #J-18808-Ljbffr
