Description:
Join our Estia Health family in delivering exceptional care and support to our 9500 plus residents in one of our 75+ homes. At Estia Health, we are a place where everyone belongs with a purpose to enrich and celebrate life together.
It’s our people that make the difference, which is why we offer a caring, people-centered workplace where employees are valued and empowered with opportunities to learn and grow.
Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.
About the role:
The Health and Safety Business Partner ensures that we provide a safe and healthy workplace and sustainable performance through the consistent delivery of health, safety and wellbeing practices in our homes.
Through effective stakeholder engagement, building capability and empowering local leadership, specialist advice, and coaching, this role is a true partner for our frontline leaders.
The Health and Safety BP is responsible for a defined portfolio of Residential Aged Care homes and partners with the Regional Manager(s) and frontline management teams to provide timely advice, coaching and mentoring. The HSBP supports the broader Health, Safety and Wellbeing team by participating in working groups as required to support delivery of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing strategy.
Responsibilities:
Apply specialist knowledge and technical expertise to:
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Coach and mentor Operations and other business leaders in Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW).
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Provide quality proactive advice and support to Operations leaders and employees on a range of HSW issues.
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Support the effective implementation of the HSW Management System in the homes.
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Analyse and report on workplace incidents, hazards and injuries as well as trends in their area of responsibility.
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Provide strategic advice and direction on complex claims and safety matters.
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Report to Safety Operations Manager on HSW performance in each home and region.
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Ensure all incidents are investigated promptly & effectively and ensure appropriate corrective actions are identified and implemented.
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Ensure notifiable incidents are reported to the state Regulator and internally as required.
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Support the Injury management specialist with early intervention of injuries.
Support continuous improvement in HSW, including:
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Deliver HSW training to leaders and frontline workers
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Collaborate with the Safety Operations Manager and HSW team to develop and implement evidence-based risk reduction and improvement programs.
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Foster a safety culture through role modelling safe workplace practices, such as consultation and identification of workplace hazards and risks.
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Support and provide guidance to Regional WHS Committee and WHS working groups at each home.
The person who will be amazing in this role:
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Will have between 3 to 5 years’ experience in an WHS and Injury Management/Rehabilitation role in a with a proven track record in delivering effective HSW performance results. (exposure to a large and geographically dispersed organisation is preferable)
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Demonstrated customer focused mindset and approach to problem solving.
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Demonstrated capability in interpreting and applying relevant WHS and workers compensation legislation
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The role is hybrid and regular travel is required into our homes.
As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of changing the way we offer aged care. If this is you, Apply Now!
If you have questions, please email katrina.maurer@estiahealth.com.au
Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.
Note: It is a condition of employment that you will be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks.