Full Time or Part time (0.8 FTE) permanent opportunity based at one of our office locations in VIC/TAS/NSW/QLD$ 37.35 to $40.05 per hour (SCHADS Level 3B) + Super + leave loading + salary packing benefits.Join us in supporting individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in their own community!Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.About This OpportunityWellways is seeking to expand its Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Team by introducing a new position: Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Coordinator. This role will be pivotal in supporting the National WHS Manager to ensure compliance with WHS legislation across different jurisdictions and to cultivate a positive health and safety culture within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:Support & Compliance: The WHS Coordinator will provide essential support in maintaining and improving WHS compliance across Wellways. This includes maintaining WHS systems and registers as well as completing day to day administrative tasks within the WHS Team.Culture & Team: The WHS Coordinator will contribute to building a positive safety culture at Wellways by building the WHS literacy of employees and assisting the WHS Team to implement WHS strategy, policies and procedures.Stakeholder Engagement: The WHS Coordinator will build and maintain strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, both internally and externally. They will effectively communicate and ensure consultation is at the heart of WHS.Continuous Improvement: The WHS Coordinator will provide essential support in coordinating WHS compliance training and audits. Under the guidance of the National WHS Manager they will provide assistance with workplace incident management.To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:Relevant Qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in WHS Administration / CoordinationQualification in WHS (Certificate IV or higher) or HR (Desirable)Rights to work in AustraliaSatisfactory Police Records Check [less than 12 months old] and Working with Children Check/Blue Card (QLD), prior to commencementNDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Module Certificate is mandatory prior to commencement: NDIS Worker OrientationNDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWSC) is mandatory prior to commencement.About UsWellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for-purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year! Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
What We OfferA purpose-driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valuedAn equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environmentSalary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasingMeal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annumReceive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave.Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentAccess for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program.For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Rebecca Good, National Workplace Health and Safety Manager at ****** Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement. If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | WellwaysJob Description SummaryWellways are looking to expand our small but growing Workplace Health & Safety Team with the introduction of a new position – Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Coordinator. The role will report to and support the National Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Manager to maintain WHS compliance and drive positive health and safety culture across Wellways.
The Wellways WHS Coordinator you value communication and connection. You are skilled at developing and maintaining rapport with a wide range of stakeholders and are adept at building the WHS literacy of others. You are well versed in current WHS legislation across different jurisdictions in Australia and understand the importance of timely action. You value the social, psychological and physical experiences of safety and are committed to supporting employees and people leaders to own safety at Wellways. You bring a high level of integrity coupled with a clear attention to detail.
Wellways WHS Coordinator is offered as Full Time or Part Time (0.8FTE) with flexible working arrangements considered.
CultureWe're passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.
How To ApplyThis is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
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Applications Close04/09/2024
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