Newcastle West, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW
Occupational Health & Safety (Human Resources & Recruitment)
HunterNet Career Connections is seeking an experienced and proactive WHS&E Business Partner to support our Newcastle team. This individual will play a pivotal role in refining our safety and environmental strategies, aligning with our goal to spearhead sustainable economic growth in industry. Our commitment and dedication to fostering a safe, compliant, and continuously improving work environment is key to our success across HunterNet and our national networks.
As a charitable entity, HunterNet Career Connections (HCC) stands out as a Registered Group Training Organisation acknowledged by the Department of Education. We are committed to delivering superior outcomes in the Hunter industries through apprenticeships and traineeships, facilitated by a unique collaborative model.
Our core mission is to propel the sectors of manufacturing, engineering, and specialist services towards sustainable innovation and global market competitiveness.
OUR VISION To be a recognised leader and voice that drives sustainable economic development in industry.
OUR MISSION We exist to support business growth, build a quality, skilled workforce and ensure current and future success for the Hunter and our national networks. We do this by acquiring and developing fresh talent and empowering them to work safely, be their best every day, and reach their career potential.
OUR VALUES Employee Safety and Well-Being is Paramount - Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) is always our top priority. We get everyone home safe every night. Drive excellence - We encourage all employees to strive for excellence and reach their potential. Be a mentor - We all take on a leadership role providing our team support and nurturing life and work skills. Skills Support - We make future workforce planning easy by understanding business needs and taking a solutions-focused approach. Build future success - We adapt to meet the future needs of industry and ensure our network has the skills to reach their potential. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, The WHS&E Business Partner at HunterNet Career Connections is tasked with providing management support, developing, and enhancing the organisation's strategic safety management systems and processes. Primarily providing coaching and mentoring to the workforce development team, focusing on safety practices, incident response, and legal compliance, while also serving as the safety legislation and standards expert. Strategically, this role is pivotal in reinforcing our commitment to employee safety and wellbeing, driving operational excellence, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Provide support and guidance to development and execute our safety and environmental strategy, ensuring clear success metrics and regular progress reporting to leadership team, and the Board. Maintain and evolve a comprehensive risk register, identifying and mitigating risks with strategic plans, and providing regular updates to our leadership team. Champion the continuous advancement of our safety management systems, aligning with industry standards and legal mandates, and fostering a culture of best practice and excellence. Lead safety audits, develop and deliver cutting-edge training programs, and ensure seamless integration of safety procedures and technologies. Provide expert guidance and mentoring in safety management, supporting the workforce development team in achieving best-in-class safety performance and legal compliance. Offer strategic oversight in incident management, from on-site support in serious cases to directing thorough investigations and corrective actions. Providing expertise and support to our host Employers where appropriate and required. YOUR IMPACT You will drive the strategic initiatives that will significantly reduce risk and enhance safety culture, evidence by positive feedback and declining incident rates. Deliver regular safety and environmental updates, insights, and make sure that HunterNet are keeping ahead of legislative compliance and operational safety. Enhancing our policy and procedures and ensuring efficient and effective implementation, and training for our team. These efforts and contributions are essential in upholding the company's status as a leading entity in the Hunter Region, promoting sustainable economic growth, and nurturing an environment of safety and ongoing enhancement in the sector.
WE OFFER Flexible work arrangements, including work from home hybrid arrangements. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and salary packaging options. Additional non-financial benefits like birthdays off and annual financial advice. Provision of essential work tools such as a laptop and mobile phone. Competitive salary package and opportunities to further develop. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety and well-being of our workforce and to be part of a team committed to excellence and continuous improvement in the industry. If you are passionate about safety, strategic development, risk management and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding career with our team – we would love to hear from you! Join us in our mission to safeguard our future and promote a culture of health, safety, and wellbeing for everyone.
To apply for this position, upload a copy of your resume and answer the below questions in your cover letter:
Annual salary expectation Qualifications Number of years' experience As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment medical testing, including drug and alcohol screening.
HunterNet Career Connections engages apprentices and trainees on behalf of employers, with the aim of achieving high quality outcomes through a partnership approach.
HunterNet Career Connections is committed to a culturally diverse workforce and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to any other characteristic protected by law. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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