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Work Health And Safety Manager

The Country Care Group
Melbourne Full-day Full-time

Description:

About us

At Country Care Group we value the people that keep our business thriving so that we can improve everyday lives for people living with a disability or impairment and the aged. With over 730 employees nationwide, we want our entire team to return home safely every day.

Join our Work Health & Safety (WHS) team at our Melbourne CBD office, working closely with the People & Culture team to ensure a safe working environment across over 53 locations with environments such as manufacturing, retail, warehousing, building and office.

Benefits

  • Participation in our Leadership Academy to develop personally and professionally
  • Healthy Work life balance- no weekend expectations
  • 24/7 access to Employment Assistance Program
  • Discounted Health Insurance

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to our Work Health and Safety Plan and coordinate implementation of tasks
  • Identity, assess and manage hazards and risk assessments and implement control measures to mitigate risks
  • Conduct regular site inspections, undertake risk assessments and implement control measures
  • Review and develop workplace induction processes, training, and ongoing development activities
  • Maintain accurate records and notes of WHS activities, incidents, and compliance
  • Contribute to the review of workplace job dictionaries to support the return to work of our injured workers
  • Work in partnership with RTW Coordinators for all Work Cover injuries
  • Manage Health and Safety Representative meetings, tasks and activities in collaboration with site leaders
  • Maintain up to date knowledge and ensure compliance with all relevant WHS legislation and standards
  • Develop and maintain emergency response plans. Conduct regular drills and training
  • Create, develop and coordinate proactive workplace safety events
  • Develop, implement and maintain WHS policies and procedures in line with legislative requirements
  • Travel as required
  • Participate in training and development programs

Our ideal candidate will have

  • Certificate IV level qualification or equivalent experience in Work Health & Safety
  • Extensive experience in a WHS role, preferably in a managerial capacity
  • Strong knowledge of the Australian WHS legislation and related systems
  • Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop effective control measures
  • Proficiency in WHS management systems and incident investigation
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with people at all levels
22 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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