Organisation Overview: Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative (RAC) is recognised as a leader among Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, maintaining a high profile in the public and private sectors across research, consultancy, policy development, and partnerships. RAC operates in a culturally appropriate, sensitive, community-controlled environment that maintains a holistic approach to service provision and emphasises the importance of family and community.
RAC has been a resource, service provider and enabler of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the Greater Shepparton region since 1980. RAC is a cooperative working to provide a range of supports and services including:
Health and wellbeingPositive aging and disability servicesCommunity servicesAsset and infrastructure servicesCorporate servicesRAC has an annual budget of $19 million and a workforce of approximately 230 people. RAC is a significant employer and economic contributor to the region and plays a high profile leadership role as one of the larger Aboriginal organisations in Australia. RAC is committed to ensuring the Aboriginal people in the Goulburn Valley have certainty of access to community-controlled services.
Role Purpose: This role plays a vital part in fostering a culture of safety and wellbeing within Rumbalara, ensuring compliance with
regulations and promoting continuous improvement in safety practices.
• Provide comprehensive knowledge and guidance to the Rumbalara team and associates to guide workers across our safety
systems and continue on best practice methods to support the Organisation.
• Support the Safety Manager in developing safety strategies, initiatives, and programs within the organisational framework
to enhance performance and encourage and foster a proactive safety culture in all aspects.
• Collaborate closely with team members and management to define role accountabilities and enhance understanding of
safety, health, and environmental obligations effectively.
• Provide advice and recommendations that will deliver guidance on all Work Health and Safety (WHS) matters.
• Coordinate WHS activities and ensure compliance across all sites, operations, and functions of Rumbalara.
• Promote wellbeing and p
Employment Conditions: All staff are required to sign a confidentiality agreement on appointment to the organisationProbationary / qualifying periods apply to all new positionsAll staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct of the Co-operative (available to view)All staff are required to follow the policies and procedures to the department and the Co-operative (manuals are available to view)A commitment to equal opportunity and Occupational Health and Safety principles and practices is requiredSalary packaging is available to permanent part time and full-time staffTenure of positions at Rumbalara will be tied to existing contracted funding arrangementsWhat do you need to apply?
• Understanding and commitment to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture.
• Formal qualifications (or four years progressive work experience) in one or more of the following fields: OH&S, workplace
injury management, Emergency Planning.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge, understanding and experience in OHS and/or Workers Compensation including
relevant Acts, Regulations and codes of practice
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the implementation of OHS Management systems in a large, multi-site
organisation and the ability to contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of such systems.
• Completed or willing to undertake the Worksafe Endorsed Return to Work Coordinators Course and have demonstrated
experience in injury management and return to work planning.
Benefits
• ACCHS Award Grade 6/7 (Above Award will be considered based on qualification and experience).
• 11% Superannuation with choice of fund
• Salary Packaging is a benefit of $15,900 available for Part or Full Time Employees
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
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