Occupational Health & Safety (Human Resources & Recruitment)
Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other
Southern Cross Care has an exciting opportunity for a Workplace Health & Safety Advisor to join the team based at our Support Centre, conveniently located in Upper Mt Gravatt.
What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you? Competitive salary package + benefit of NFP salary sacrifice options Generous car allowance Opportunity to join a supportive organisation offering exciting professional development growth Great staff culture Financial support programs Ongoing individualised training and mentoring programs Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families Purpose driven organisation making a real difference About the role
Reporting to the Manager- Health Safety & Wellbeing, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the integration of safety at Southern Cross Care (SCC) and embedding a safety culture. This will involve the implementation of key deliverable outcomes within SCC that strive for continuous improvement in health and safety, promote a culture of minimising incident and injury risks, and support rigorous risk management, compliance, and robust safety outcomes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to key projects and play an essential role in advancing our work, health and safety processes.
Key Responsibilities: Assist with the development and rollout of the new safety platform Support the implementation of key projects Provide project delivery support, ensuring all deadlines and milestones are met Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition Lead a review of our contractor management systems Support and contribute to WHS projects and initiatives aimed at improving safety performance as directed by senior leaders and your manager Collaborate with managers and property teams to identify and implement effective risk management strategies and ensure risk assessments are completed before capital works begin Facilitate the embedding of safety policies, procedures, compliance and risk management practices What will you bring to the role: Tertiary qualification as a WHS Advisor or a related field (incident investigation, lead auditor preferred) Knowledge or experience in WHS requirements for contractor engagement Previous experience in supporting the implementation of a safety plan Demonstrated experience in health and safety project delivery Familiarity with Health and Safety management systems and software Ability to build rapport easily and manage multiple competing priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work autonomously while coordinating with stakeholders and handling competing priorities Previous experience as a WHS Advisor (preferred) Ability to understand, apply, and communicate health and safety requirements, with a strong understanding of WHS legislation in QLD, NSW, and VIC Willingness and ability to travel regularly Able to start as soon as possible Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?
Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.
Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1300 staff caring for and supporting more than 2000 people across 13 residential aged care homes, 5 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and rural Queensland.
We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.
At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. Our culture program, Known & Loved, is unique to Southern Cross Care Queensland, enabling staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.
How can you apply?
If you believe you are a Workplace Health & Safety Advisor with the qualifications and experience needed to fill this role and are ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD's recruitment process or about the role please contact us at
Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up to date flu vaccination status.
Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us. #J-18808-Ljbffr
