Whs Business Partner

WHS Business Partner - Return to Work

**Title **WHS Business Partner - Return to **Position Number **2054
Work

**Reports to **Manager WHS **Division **Corporate Services

**Direct reports **Nil **Unit **Workplace, Health and Safety

**Job type **Permanent **Location **Parramatta

**Salary per annum **$110,787.00 (exc superannuation) **Position Classification **AC-D

**Who is the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator?**

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as a national entity responsible for
regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. Located in Brisbane, the NHVR minimises the
compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistencies across state and
territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.

**What is important to us?**

At the NHVR our workplace values set the tone for our organisational culture:

- People matter
- Customer first
- We add value
- Strong partnerships

We value staff with a genuine belief in the work they do and the benefit it will bring. We aim to develop a supportive
work environment which we believe will be achieved by a focus on professionalism, team work and collective values.

**What do we expect of our employees?**

The NHVR is seeking an individual who:

- Is committed to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients and stakeholders
- Is energised by identifying new approaches and solutions
- Is innovative in addressing day-to-day challenges
- Supportive towards colleagues and contributes towards making their workplace an enjoyable place to be

**Commitment to safety, diversity and anti-discrimination**

The NHVR is committed to providing a safe, forward-thinking and tolerant work environment. Diversity within our
workforce is valued as being representative of the standards, values and diversity within the community and clients we
serve.

**Environment**

Through leadership and influence, the NHVR administers a national system that delivers consistent and streamlined
regulatory services and administration to the Australian heavy vehicle road transport sector, reducing regulatory burden
whilst enabling greater safety and productivity.

Position Description | WHS Business Partner - Return to Work

**Primary Objective**

Assist the Manager, Workplace Health and Safety to develop, implement, and monitor the continuous improvement of
workplace health and safety management systems and practices at the NHVR.

**Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities**
- Provide advice and recommendations on workplace health and safety (WHS) matters.
- Assist the Manager, WHS to develop, implement and promote WHS policies, systems and improvement

initiatives across the NHVR.
- Facilitate the continuous improvement of the NHVR’s WHS management system.

in the development and delivery of safety communication and education to employees and leaders.
- Proactively engage with leaders and employees in changing safety mindsets, habits and behaviours to improve

NHVR culture.
- Undertake return to work case management for work related and non-work related injury or illness

management including education for leaders and ensuring appropriate return to work/suitable duties occur
- Create systems and processes including job dictionaries and pre-employment medicals to assist in appropriate

fitness for work
- Conduct and/or guide risk assessments and the development and maintenance of appropriate risk registers for

business units.
- Undertake research and consultation in order to develop fit for purpose risk treatment strategies and controls.
- Plan and coordinate WHS assurance activities including audits and investigations, schedules and programs,

across NHVR business units and operations.
- Assist in the development and delivery of safety communication and education to employees and business

units.
- Develop high level documentation including reports, briefing notes, WHS policies and work procedures.
- Engage proactively with stakeholders across the NHVR to understand and address strategic and operational

WHS challenges.
- Adhere to all NHVR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with NHVR internal processes.
- Conduct or facilitate safety incident investigations to a high level using root cause methodology (ICAM).

**Skills and Capabilities**
- High level understanding of WHS management systems and risk management principles in a safety critical

practices.
- High level analytical and conceptual skills including problem solving with extensive experience and skills in

identifying risk and the development of strategies etc. to mitigate risks.
- Experience in coordinating end-to-end case management of risk assessments, investigations and return to

work/injury management within a white and blue collar environment.
- Sound understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the
- Demonstrated ability to