Careers at the Brotherhood

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Partner

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Work type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Fitzroy
Categories: Occupational Health and Safety

BENEFITS

  • Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
  • Career development opportunities
  • Leave loading of 17.5%
  • Flexible working arrangements including a hybrid work arrangement.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

We’re looking for a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Partner with relevant experience who wants to join our team on a permanent full time basis, working 38 hours per week based in Fitzroy.

THE ROLE

Provides business partnering to BSL leaders for Health, Safety and Well-being (HSW) policy, procedures, programs, systems and practices. You will also develop, implement and monitor HSW programs across BSL.

You will:

  • Provide an exceptional level of internal customer service
  • Contribute to continuous improvement activities relating to people experience policies, practice and procedures
  • Provide advice and support in HSW by coaching and supporting managers and employees on HSW matters such as emergency management, safe work practices and legislative requirements.
  • Provide support, guidance and assistance to managers in relation to return to work/stay at work activities, including workers compensation and non-work-related matters.

Salary will be in the range of $96,677.20 to $101,053.91 per annum, based on skills and experience plus superannuation.

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting BSL’s purpose, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for an individual who has the following key skills and experiences:

  • Strong consulting, negotiating and facilitation skills
  • The ability to build effective relationships and liaise across all levels of the organisation
  • Ability to develop and deliver HSW programs
  • Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of health and safety management systems
  • Knowledge of current legislation and practices
  • Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Occupational Health and Safety or related field
  • Customer service focused
  • Highly-developed administration, computer skills and competency in Microsoft Programs

Highly desirable skills

  • Highly proficient in the use of the QuickClaims/QuickSafe management systems
  • Tertiary qualifications in Personal Injury Management/OHS

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact  Amanda Norton at amanda.norton@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Please review the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close: Sunday,  3 December 2023 at 11:55 PM 

 We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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