Permanent Full time Position
Supporting the ACT to Bundanoon
Great Culture & On-boarding Process
Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of WHS at Warrigal.
Join the organisation that has been caring for our aged care community for over 55 years.
Hourly Rate: $40.39 - $54.62 + Packaging Benefits + Super
Proud winner of the 2024 Illawarra Business Awards for Excellence in Culture, Excellence in Large Business, and Business of the Year.
The Role
The WHS Advisor plays an essential role in promoting health and safety across Warrigal's services in Regional NSW and the ACT, including villages, outdoor workers, care staff, and home care workers. This position is crucial for identifying hazards and developing tailored mitigation strategies that meet the unique needs of diverse environments.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Leading thorough incident investigations to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Conducting comprehensive safety audits to ensure compliance with WHS regulations.
Providing expert guidance to property teams and staff.
Conducting engaging safety training programs, including WHS inductions for new employees.
Fostering a positive safety culture that encourages proactive hazard reporting and the implementation of safety initiatives.
Ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
Participating in risk assessments.
Staying current on industry best practices to continuously enhance safety performance throughout the organisation.
This role will support ACT through to Bundanoon.
To Be Successful You Will Need:
Tertiary Qualifications in Work Health & Safety or related field.
Substantial experience in a WHS advisory role or similar.
Proven expertise in conducting incident investigations, leading safety audits, and developing hazard mitigation strategies.
Experience managing emergency response activities, including fire drills and WHS inductions for new staff.
In-depth knowledge of WHS legislation and standards in various work environments.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for providing expert advice and tailored training.
Capacity to influence and foster a positive safety culture.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for risk assessment and hazard control.
First aid certificate.
Current NSW or ACT Driver's license.
Benefits to You:
Competitive pay and NFP salary packaging including up to $15,900 in pre-tax earnings plus $2,650 to contribute towards entertainment benefits each FBT year.
Commitment to on-going professional and career development opportunities.
Flexible working arrangements.
Career break schemes and purchased leave.
Get Healthy at Work program.
An intentional workplace culture, working with inspiring people who have passion and heart.
About Us:
Our workplace culture, what we call The Warrigal Way, is very important to us. We have a very approachable and supportive team, whether it's our executive leaders, managers, or any one of our care home staff or volunteers, we support each other to bring the best possible outcomes for our residents.
We believe older people should have the opportunity to be themselves, be happy, connected and live great lives. Providing outstanding support and services for our ageing communities, that's our story.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all abilities, ages and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply and join our community.
Interested?
Apply now – we will be reviewing applications daily. We reserve the right to shortlist and interview upon application receipt and this vacancy will be closed once a suitable applicant has accepted a letter of offer.
For more information please contact recruitment team on ******. Please only use this email address for queries, please do not use it to apply.
Successful candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, pre-employment medical and a National Criminal History Check/NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Attachments: - WHS Advisor .pdf
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