Job description
- Implement strategic Work Health & Safety plans and programs
- Strong WorkCover, Personal Injury and Worker TAC knowledge essential
- $41.52 + superannuation per hour (Salary packaging up to $15,900 p/a available)
Gateways Support Services vision is to help provide support for children and adults with a disability and their families to maximise their quality of life.
Our staff are made up of mountain bike riders, comedians, skiers, surfers, video game superstars, movie buffs, musicians, cat people, dog people and more… At Gateways you’ll all have one thing in common, the passion to support people with a disability and make every day a better day.
The role:
We are seeking a Work Health and Safety (WHS) Business Partner, based in our North Geelong office, responsible for providing professional Health and Safety across the organisation including implementation of strategic plans and programs, overseeing injury coordination and return to work including; Workcover, TAC, personal injury support and independent injury assessment (IME). This role works closely with the external insurer for Workcover, internal key stake holders (regular liaison with senior management), People and Culture team members and reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A Diploma of Health and Safety and/or significant work experience in a lead health and safety position.
- Strong WorkCover, Personal Injury and Worker TAC management knowledge.
- Previous experience with injury and/or WorkCover and injury coordination.
- Ability build rapport, trust, and engaging relationships at all levels.
- Strong analytical and report writing skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to research and investigate best practice, legislation, worksafe regulations and translate this to work health and safety.
- Effective injury management reporting.
- Excellent computer skills, including Office365, MS Teams, Google meet, Zoom.
Why work at Gateways?
- Salary packaging
- Great career prospects with a reputable organisation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free flu vaccinations
To be eligible for this role, you will need to present:
- Working with Children Check (Victorian, Employee)
- NDIS Workers Screening Check Clearance
- NDIS Workers Orientation Module certificate of completion
- Victorian Driver’s License
For further information and/or to request a position description, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Work Health and Safety Business Partner – North Geelong enquiry via EthicalJobs.
How to apply? Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit a current resume and cover letter to complete your application.
We’re eager to welcome dynamic individuals to our team and want to ensure we don’t miss out on great talent. To expedite our hiring process, we’ll be assessing applicants as we receive their submissions. Therefore, we encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications without delay.
Gateways is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds, including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI+ and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Child safety is embedded in our culture. Gateways are proud to be a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse.