Workplace Health and Safety Specialist

7 days ago


Australia Southern Cross Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Workplace Health and Safety Advisor to join our team at Southern Cross Care. As a key member of our organization, you will play a pivotal role in driving the integration of safety at Southern Cross Care and embedding a safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the development and rollout of our new safety platform
  • Support the implementation of key projects to promote a culture of minimising incident and injury risks
  • Provide project delivery support, ensuring all deadlines and milestones are met
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition
  • Lead a review of our contractor management systems
  • Support and contribute to WHS projects and initiatives aimed at improving safety performance as directed by senior leaders and your manager
  • Collaborate with managers and property teams to identify and implement effective risk management strategies and ensure risk assessments are completed before capital works begin
  • Facilitate the embedding of safety policies, procedures, compliance and risk management practices

Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification as a WHS Advisor or a related field (incident investigation, lead auditor preferred)
  • Knowledge or experience in WHS requirements for contractor engagement
  • Previous experience in supporting the implementation of a safety plan
  • Demonstrated experience in health and safety project delivery
  • Familiarity with Health and Safety management systems and software
  • Ability to build rapport easily and manage multiple competing priorities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously while coordinating with stakeholders and handling competing priorities
  • Previous experience as a WHS Advisor (preferred)
  • Ability to understand, apply, and communicate health and safety requirements, with a strong understanding of WHS legislation in QLD, NSW, and VIC
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly

About Southern Cross Care Queensland

Southern Cross Care Queensland is a Catholic not-for-profit organization established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is at the heart of what we do.

We are committed to creating a culture where every person matters, and our culture program, Known & Loved, enables staff to build genuine community connections with each other and those we serve.



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