Senior Wellbeing Strategist

The role of the Health and Wellbeing Lead is to provide specialist advice and deliver programs that build individual and team wellbeing, manage psychosocial risks, and strengthen our workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:Strategic Wellbeing and Mental Health Initiatives

• Design and deliver a wellbeing program, supported by campaigns and workshops that build individual and team resilience.
• Work closely with leaders and teams to identify, assess and address psychosocial hazards, supporting the Airport's broader health and safety objectives.
• Bring contemporary thinking and best practice to all wellbeing and mental health programs, ensuring compliance with Australia's OHS requirements.

Critical Incident Response and Support

• Manage the Airport's critical incident response approach, providing guidance and coordination of support for employees affected by critical or traumatic workplace events.
• Oversee the Employee Assistance Program and drive its continuous improvement and awareness across the business.
• Develop resources and training that build confidence in recognising and responding to mental health concerns and supporting colleagues.

Injury Management and Return to Work Support

• Manage the Airport's Return to Work program to ensure early intervention and safe, supported return to work for work-related and non-work-related conditions.
• Collaborate with Safety, People & Culture and insurers to ensure processes align with Workers Compensation legislation and Airport procedures.
• Work with insurance partners to monitor workers compensation trends and support initiatives that reduce premium impacts and injury rates.

Building a Positive Health and Safety Culture

• Partner with Learning & Capability in the delivery of training and materials to build awareness of psychosocial risk, mental health and wellbeing across all parts of the organisation.
• Manage the Airport's Mental Health First Aid and First Aid programs, including provider liaison, ensuring current certifications and compliance with workplace codes of practice.
• Draft and maintain wellbeing policies, resources and communications aligned with our Safety Management System.
• Contribute to regular safety and wellbeing reporting for senior leaders and the Board.

Organisational Development and Culture

• Provide input into broader culture, change and capability initiatives, ensuring programs build trust, engagement and inclusion.
• Support leaders with coaching and team development to build psychological safety, trust and resilience.
• Analyse wellbeing and safety data and translate insights into meaningful actions to strengthen the Airport's culture.

As a highly skilled Health and Wellbeing professional, you will play a vital role in driving a positive health and safety culture within our organisation. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic wellbeing initiatives that promote employee wellbeing and mitigate psychosocial risks.

To succeed in this role, you will need to have strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. You will also need to have a deep understanding of organisational development and culture, as well as experience in designing and delivering wellbeing programs.

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven individual who is passionate about improving organisational wellbeing and safety. If you have a proven track record of success in this field and are committed to making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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