Mercy Connect supports people in need to live fulfilled lives.
We provide a range of services to support adults, children and older people with a disability to live independently and get actively involved in their community.
Mercy Connect is a not-for-profit Catholic organisation delivering a range of programs registered under the NDIS.
Our programs support people with disability to build skills and capability to ensure they can participate in leading a meaningful life.
Job Description
The Role:
Mercy Connect has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time WHS Officer who will play a crucial role in helping to create a safer work environment, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and building a culture where safety is a shared responsibility among all employees.
Reporting to the People and Culture Manager, the WHS Officer will primarily be based at our Corporate Office in Thurgoona, with periodical travel required to other Mercy Connect locations in the Riverina and Central West regions of NSW.
About you:
As the WHS Officer you will have a combination of technical expertise in WHS regulations and strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees at all levels.
Benefits of working with us:
Optional salary packaging (up to $15,899 per annum)
Ongoing training and development opportunities
An exceptionally friendly workplace environment, working alongside dedicated and passionate team members all wanting to make a difference in our community.
Access to Mercy Connect's Employee Assistance Program, My Everyday Wellbeing and Fitness Passport.
Monthly 1:1 formal support meeting.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Selection Criteria:
Conducting regular safety reviews such as risk assessments and hazard identification to minimise the risk of workplace injuries.
Ensuring the Mercy Connect adheres to all health and safety laws and regulations and related NDIS Practice Standards.
Fostering a proactive and positive safety culture within Mercy Connect.
Developing positive business partnerships through the provision of values-led, solution focused support to all stakeholders.
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working With Children's Check (NSW)
First Aid Certificate
NDIS Worker Orientation Module
Mercy Connect is committed to the safety of children and vulnerable people.
We have zero tolerance of abuse towards children and people with a disability.
Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process.
Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records, reference and other probity checks (as we see fit) to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.
Please click here to view a copy of the Position Description.
#J-18808-Ljbffr