Work, Health and Safety Manager - Hybrid Occupational Health & Safety (Human Resources & Recruitment)
Home Caring, part of The Caring Group, is a private home care company that provides aged and disability care across Australia. We are committed to delivering sensitive and respectful client-centred care, offering a wide range of services such as complex care, high needs, personal care, respite, domestic assistance, and home maintenance in the comfort and privacy of the clients' homes.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Home Caring is recruiting for the newly created Work, Health and Safety Manager position in our team. Reporting to our General Manager, this role will be pivotal in ensuring we provide a safe environment for our clients and employees. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing health and safety programs and policies, assessing workplace risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, managing workers compensation and return to work programs, and promoting a culture of safety within the organisation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Culture of Safety: Promote a safety-first culture through engagement initiatives and collaborate with management to integrate safety into all operations. Policies and Procedures: Create and maintain WHS policies and procedures in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards and implement effective mitigation strategies. Training and Education: Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on health and safety practices and procedures. Incident Management and Investigation: Ensure all incidents are reported, lead investigations of workplace incidents and accidents, ensuring proper documentation, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Compliance Monitoring: Ensure the organisation complies with all relevant WHS legislation and regulations, including maintaining necessary records and reporting requirements. Emergency Preparedness: Develop and implement emergency response plans and ensure readiness for potential incidents. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with management, franchisees, employees, and clients to foster a safety-first culture and address health and safety concerns. Reporting: Analyse data to prepare and present beneficial reporting on health and safety performance to management. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in WHS, making recommendations for continuous improvement in safety initiatives. Workers Compensation: Manage all workers compensation claims and return to work programs, to ensure employee recovery and minimise business impact. SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
Relevant qualifications in Health and Safety Minimum of 5 years' experience as a WHS manager Experience in the health industry beneficial Strong knowledge of safety regulations and standards. Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools. Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse stakeholder group. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr
