Work Health

**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Hobart

**Why chose Federal Group as your next employer?**

Federal Group is a diverse private business employing approximately 2,500 people across the tourism, hospitality, transport and gaming industries. Our brands include Wrest Point Casino in Hobart, Country Club Resort in Launceston, The Henry Jones Art Hotel, the award winning Saffire luxury lodge, MACq 01 hotel and Vantage Group.

Tasmania's Federal Group was founded on the desire to continue and elevate the sense of community our industry of hospitality and tourism breeds, building hospitality venues that earn their place in our hearts. We believe it's our duty to continually push the definition of quality in the experiences we provide. This means we're never satisfied, and we're always restless to do better. It means doing the right thing, even if it is the harder thing, because it will ultimately create a better experience for our customers.

Our next Workplace Health and Safety Manager will lead the way in ensuring we deliver this mission whilst keeping our staff and guests safe.

**What is expected of our next WHS Manager?**

Oversee the development, planning, organisation, and execution of health and safety framework and programs to prevent injuries, manage risks, and elevate employee awareness. Monitor risk and report non-compliance whilst managing workers' compensation and complex cases, as well as supervising the casework of all employees injured at work. Our WHS Manager reports within the Risk and Sustainability function and is accountable for the leadership of a small team, whilst also being hands on to ensure work is delivered to a high standard and understanding.

The priority accountabilities include;
- Communicate clearly to implement the WHS strategy and planning within the team and broader organisation
- Monitor and review performance against health and safety key performance indicators
- Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all regulatory requirements impacting health, safety, and injury management, as well as their effect on operational practices within the company's compliance framework.
- Develop systems that empower employees to enhance workplace health and safety through participation in committees, hazard identification, and the adoption of safe work practices. Develop and continuously improve WH&S frameworks, policies, processes and procedures to ensure that stakeholders clearly understand compliance with regulations, business rules and operational activities.

Offer expert guidance on understanding and implementing policies and standards, address intricate or disputed inquiries and problems, and empower others to make informed decisions.

**What will you bring to the team?**

**Ideally, you’ll bring to work every day**:

- A relentless work ethic and high energy level
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Exhibit an exceptional attention to detail and solutions focus
- Be calm under pressure with a demonstrated track record of successfully managing multiple programs of work within legislative frameworks
- Ability to travel and work statewide as required, across all Federal Group Hospitality and Tourism properties
- Demonstrated experience in WHS Management and relevant qualifications.

**What can you expect from us?**

Our WHS Manager is a trusted advisor, you will be given autonomy to lead your team to achieve excellence across the group of business units. You will also be offered:

- Free onsite car parking
- A daily meal at our fully serviced staff canteen
- Complimentary dry cleaning of work clothing
- A range of excellent Federal Group property discounts, as well as external partner discounts

**Interested? Take the next steps..**

We look forward to hearing from you, so click “Apply” and follow the steps to send us your resume.

**Advertised**: 15 Aug 2024 Tasmania Standard Time
**Applications close**: