Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

NFP | Full Time Perm
- Salary packaging + EAP + NFP discounts
- Dedicated team + Professional development

**About Us**:
At Aruma, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity. Our mission is to defend human rights and create a world where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We're committed to building a team that reflects the rich tapestry of humanity.

People love to work at Aruma because they get the satisfaction of knowing they are Supporting people to live a great life, the life they want, the life they choose. Aruma is BRAVE. That's what makes us a trailblazer, being part of our team means you need to meet our BRAVE behaviours (Bold, Respectful, Authentic, Value Teamwork, Excellent).

**About the role**:
An exciting, permanent full-time opportunity has opened up for a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor at Aruma. Reporting directly to the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing essential Work Health and Safety (WHS) guidance to Aruma's dedicated Managers and staff. This role offers a unique chance to make a real impact, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our teams across diverse service areas. If you're passionate about creating safe work environments and thrive in a supportive team setting, we want to hear from you

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Enhance HSW knowledge among teams by informing, educating, mentoring, coaching and supporting the advancement of HSW practices and zero harm.
- Ensure Managers and frontline employees have the information, tools, development aids and support they need to manage positive HSW outcomes.
- Provided expertise effectively balancing potential Workplace Health and Safety risks with consideration for other relevant legislative and human rights requirements for our customers.
- Ensure safety-related incidents are investigated and resolved appropriately within organisational KPI timeframes, including implementation of recommendations and corrective actions to minimise re-occurrences.
- Work with trainers to ensure mandatory safety related training takes place and advise on the development and effectiveness of the training.

**Benefits of working with Aruma**:

- ** Salary Packaging**:Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free.
- ** Fitness Passport**: Access to subsidised Gym membership
- ** Employee Assistance Program**:Free confidential service including Money Assist, Legal Assist, Family Assist and Nutrition/Lifestyle Assist.
- ** Discounted Health Insurance**:Access to a range of discounted health and wellness services through Bupa.
- ** Recognition & Rewards**:Recognition for your hard work through BRAVE Reviews and our annual BRAVE Awards night
- ** Job Satisfaction**:Through making a real difference in peoples’ lives within a values-driven organisation.

**About You**:

- Tertiary Qualification in Work Health and Safety
- A detailed understanding of audit and certification processes.
- Qualification or relevant experience in using and completing WHS specific investigation methods and tools, such as the ICAM methodology.
- Must demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and be detail oriented.
- A detailed understanding or willingness to learn about the National Disability Insurance Scheme, the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Practice Standards, the Quality Indicators and a comprehensive understanding of the Reportable Incidents Scheme.
- Adept in influencing, relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
- Well-developed written and oral communication adaptable to the specific needs of individuals or groups - including liaison, negotiation, and the ability to create professional standard reports.
- Experience in developing decision-making insights and persuasive presentations to senior stakeholders.
- Skilled at navigating a complex organisation, forging relationships, and managing through influence rather than direct authority as required.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise workload, handle multiple tasks and work efficiently and effectively to deadlines and respond to multiple and diverse stakeholders.
- Well-developed computer skills - MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point; SharePoint, Office 365, including the capacity to learn new systems.
- Empathetic and compassionate, with a keen understanding of diverse experiences.
- Hold current or willingness to obtain relevant regulatory requirements (as per role and/or State).
- A current Australian driver’s licence, good driving record and the ability to travel Nationally as required.

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