Safety Specialist

2 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Bupa Full time

**The opportunity**

Our Wellbeing and Safety team is growing We have multiple opportunities for Safety Specialists/Leads to join Bupa on a full-time permanent basis. We are looking for Safety experts with a passion for health care, aged care, insurance, clinical, dental and/or retail industries.

In these roles, you will provide technical safety advice and support for our people within a particular Business area of Bupa Australia, including Health Services, Bupa Villages and Aged Care or Health Insurance.

You will be responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of WHS initiatives and programs and assisting in the day to day management of safety within our sites. As a WHS Subject Matter Expert you will offer guidance and engage with the business to promote a positive safety culture.

To be successful, you will bring a solid understanding of WHS legislation and demonstrated experience in a similar role with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and a passion for one or more of the industries Bupa operates within.

These are Melbourne and Sydney based roles with hybrid work arrangements.

**How will you make an impact?**

Key responsibilities include:

- Assist in the identification and mitigation of WHS risks, ensuring effective risk management practices.
- Stay informed of changes in WHS legislation, regulations, and industry best practices, implementing necessary updates.
- Support the development and implementation of WHS metrics and KPIs to track progress and drive continuous improvement.
- Provide technical WHS advice and support to business leaders, ensuring compliance with WHS legislation and standards.
- Serve as a WHS Subject Matter Expert (SME), offering guidance on safety procedures, risk assessments, and control measures.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of WHS initiatives and programs within the business.
- Foster a collaborative approach to WHS, engaging with business leaders to promote a positive safety culture.
- Assist in the collection and analysis of WHS data to monitor safety performance and identify trends. Contribute to the preparation of WHS reports, providing insights on safety performance and areas for improvement.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety policies.
- Support the investigation of incidents, providing technical expertise to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance WHS processes and practices.

**Why work at Bupa?**

We keep our people smiling by helping them improve their lives in and outside of the office.

We’re a welcoming lot, no matter who you are or where you’ve come from. We welcome all talents and backgrounds and embrace our differences, so you can bring your true self to work.

We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally. With a healthy work/life balance, leadership support, study leave, volunteering options and a commitment to promoting from within.

Our employees can access wide range of benefits: from our own products (incl. health insurance subsidies) to many other products and services via our partnerships program (like Apple, Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, plus gym and spa discounts to name a few). We reward our people and celebrate their success, provide initiatives that develop careers and look after our people’s health, wellbeing, and futures.

**What do I need?**
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline.
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, standards, and requirements.
- Minimum 5-years’ experience in WHS roles, including providing technical advice and support in a large and complex organisation.
- Previous experience within aged care, insurance, dental, optical, retail or health and care
- Proficiency in conducting risk assessments, safety inspections, and incident investigations.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends and recommend improvements.

**About Bupa Asia Pacific**:
Bupa is an international healthcare group which has been committed to a purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world for more than 70 years.

Bupa Asia Pacific operates in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong, supporting about 6.5 million customers through a broad range of health and care services including health insurance, aged care, dental, medical, optical and hearing services. Employing more than 20,000 people in the region, we believe that we can make a real difference to the lives of customers through our values, purpose and the way that we deliver personalised care.

Our people reflect the diversity of our community. At Bupa, your wellbeing, identity and own story is respected and valued.

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