National Manager

**Job no**: 494485
**Work type**: Fixed term/Temp, Permanent
**Location**: National Office - Surrey Hills, Melbourne
**Categories**: People and Culture

Creating a stronger, more sustainable organisation

Title**:National Manager, Health, Safety and Environment**
Employment**:Full Time / Fixed Term (6 months)**
Location**:Surrey Hills, VIC**

As our National Manager Health, Safety, and Environment you will be at the forefront of shaping our Workplace Health and Safety, and Workers Compensation programs, blending strategic vision with operational expertise to lead initiatives that truly matter.

This is an opportunity to influence every level of our organisation and champion the health and safety of our valued employees.

**What You’ll Do**:

- **Lead the Charge**: Evolve and maintain an innovative Workplace Health and Safety Plan, making safety a core priority across our organisation.
- **Inspire Change**: Coach and mentor leaders across the organisation, empowering them to cultivate a culture of safety and well-being.
- **Drive Excellence**: Conduct risk assessments, manage hazards, and recommend proactive measures to create safer workplaces for our people.
- **Be our Expert**: Collaborate with our leaders to minimise the impact of workplace injuries, ensuring timely returns to work and supportive rehabilitation processes
- **Make a Difference**: This is your chance to make an impact and shape the future of health and safety at Able Australia.

**What You’ll Bring**:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Workplace Health & Safety, and Workers Compensation
- A comprehensive knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice in the States in which Able operates (VIC, QLD, TAS, and the ACT)
- Project management skills with ability to identify safety issues and lead change management initiatives
- An ability to communicate effectively & maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholder to influence and achieve change
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant and related discipline e.g. Workplace Health and Safety, Human Resources.

**_ Benefits of joining Able Australia:_**
- **Freedom to pursue the projects that inspire you** & tailor the role to suit your style
- **Not for Profit Salary Packaging** benefits (pay less tax and take home more earnings)
- Flexible starting times and working from home options, including a **50% WFH policy**:

- Able Rewards program offering **instant discounts to hundreds of online retailers**, including Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Airbnb, Hotels, and Flights and more
- Discounts to **Health Insurance and Gym memberships**:

- **17% annual leave loading** (get paid more on your holidays) and **additional 2 days of personal leave** each year
- Collaborative and positive team environments where **your ideas matter**:

- **Continuous support and supervision** to enable you to develop your career and progress.
- Our values are **Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness** and we imbed these values into all of our work practices

**About Able Australia**

Able Australia is a leading provider of disability services across Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, and the ACT. For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness.

As a registered provider of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), our vision is to enable the people we support to live the life they choose.

**How to apply**

**We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. **Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment period.

You must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
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- Watch on**Advertised**: 03 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 20 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time