Workplace Health and Safety Manager

**Job Reference**:
**870143**

**Location**:
**Springwood, Brisbane**

**Work Type**:
**Part Time/ Full Time (Permanent)**
**We are seeking a Workplace Health and Safety Manager to join our dynamic team at AEA Support. This is a permanent role with flexible work environment**:
**Are you passionate about creating a safe and healthy workplace environment? Do you have a strong track record in workplace health and safety management aand compliance and, contemporary best practice in WH&S? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you**

**About Animal Emergency Australia (AEA)**:
At Animal Emergency Australia, we’re not just a ECC veterinary care provider, we’re a community of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them. Specialising in emergency and critical care, we offer veterinary services, education, and support across Australia. AEA are a leading provider of veterinary care and support services across Australia. Our commitment to continual improvement and innovation drives us to create a culture of excellence and wellbeing for our dedicated team of veterinary professionals.

**About the role**
We are seeking a Workplace Health and Safety Manager to join our dynamic team at AEA Support. As the WHS Manager at AEA, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and managing our safety programs and policies.

Reporting to the P&C Manager, you’ll lead our efforts to foster a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and legislation.

We’re seeking someone with an eye for detail, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of WHS legislation.
Key responsibilities include:

- **Policy Development and Compliance**:Create, review, and update WHS policies to meet legal standards and industry best practices.
- **Risk Management**:Conduct regular risk assessments, devise mitigation strategies, and integrate them across departments.
- **Safety Training and Culture**:Provide comprehensive safety training, promote a strong safety culture, and keep training materials current.
- **Incident Investigation**:Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and enhance incident response protocols.
- **Regulatory Liaison**:Stay updated on regulations, liaise with authorities, and act as the primary contact for regulatory inquiries and inspections.
- **Audits and Inspections**:Conduct safety audits and inspections, generate detailed safety reports, and communicate findings.
- **WorkCover Management**:Report incidents to government agencies, collaborate on return-to-work plans, and provide cost-minimising recommendations.

**About you**:

- **Strategic Leadership**: You excel in coordinating and monitoring the WHS Management Plan, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with Animal Emergency Australia’s Business Plan. Your strategic vision drives the organisation towards a safer future.
- **Legislative Knowledge**: You possess an in-depth understanding of WHS legislation and regulations. Your proficiency enables you to maintain and update WHS systems effectively, ensuring full compliance with legislative changes.
- **Safety Initiative Implementation**: You have a proven track record of assisting managers with safety initiatives. Your experience includes developing comprehensive training programs that empower employees to embrace safety as a core value.
- **Consultative Approach**: Your strong consultancy skills enable you to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. You’re adept at improving and maintaining safe work practices across the organisation through open communication and collaboration.
- **Training Expertise**: You have the capability to develop and deliver engaging safety induction training for new team members and contractors. Your training programs ensure that everyone is equipped with the knowledge and skills to work safely.
- **Policy Development**: You’re a leader in developing and implementing WHS policies and procedures. Your expertise ensures that policies are not just compliant but also practical and effective in promoting a culture of safety.
- **Risk Management Skills**: You possess a deep understanding of risk management principles, particularly in areas such as PPE and Return-to-Work strategies. Your insights help minimise liabilities and create a safer work environment for all.

**Why Join AEA?**
By joining AEA, you become part of a team that supports each other to be their best, challenges the heart, supports the mind, and thrives on trust. We offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of emergency Veterinary medicine and critical care, backed by a commitment to work-life balance, innovation, and career progressionPLUS:

- Fitness Passport
- Pet well-being discounts (treatments & products)
- Work-life balance.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, sleep)
- A fun, collaborate and fully supportive team that mentor and develop you for greater heights.