Safety Officer

7 days ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia selectability Full time $88,190 - $94,988 per year
About the role

selectability is currently seeking a safety officer to work in the corporate team, supporting safety across the organisation's footprint. The safety officer will report to the people & culture manager and will work closely with management to support, develop and maintain consistent workplace health and safety processes across the selectability footprint. Based in Townsville, this is a permanent fulltime position.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • supporting the organisations overall function of workplace health and safety, including psychosocial safety in accordance with WHS legislation
  • analysing and reporting on WHS data to identify trends and corrective actions
  • developing initiatives to maintaining a safe workplace, developed using best practice principles and adhering to compliance requirements
  • developing programs to maintaining a psychologically safe workplace across the footprint
  • supporting the development and reviewing of policies and procedures relating to WHS legislation, regulations and standards
  • reviewing incidents and providing guidance to leaders on corrective actions
  • developing training to embed a culture of safety and risk mitigation across the footprint
  • writing monthly safety reports
  • proactively managing WorkCover, using early intervention methods across the organisation
About you

To be successful you must:

  • hold a Cert IV WHS (minimum), or willing to obtain
  • strong working knowledge of safety management systems, legislation and regulations, including psychosocial safety
  • understanding of NDIS, HSQF, National Mental Health, Child Safety, or Aged Care quality and practice standards is highly desirable
  • experience in managing WorkCover claims
  • strong written & verbal communication skills
  • a commitment to best practice
Role Requirements
  • a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (ability to obtain)
  • a Child Safety & Personal History Screening check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (ability to obtain)
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety & You'
  • occasional travel to various selectability locations is required
About the offer

We offer a range of benefits including:

  • salary of $88,090 - $94,788
  • $15,900 + FBT salary packaging benefits
  • 50% discounted training via our RTO
  • access to fitness passport
  • flexible working arrangements
  • career pathways and opportunities for development
  • employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees
Applying

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and how you best fit this role.

If you would like more information please contact HR Josh Cannon on or email

About us

selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.

We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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