Occupational Health and Safety

Posted: 26/08/2025

Closing Date: 05/09/2025

Salary: $90, $95,000.00

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Warrnambool, 11 Albert Street

Job Category: Community Services and Development

Who is are-able?

At are-able, we recognise the unique strengths and perspectives that each person brings.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace — where ideas thrive, innovation grows, and people feel valued. Our organisation champions meaningful impact, professional growth, and a healthy balance between work and family.

With over 30 years of deep community connection, we continue to transform lives and foster opportunities. We are driven by our mission to do more for more people in more communities. We break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create an environment where everyone's abilities are not only recognised but nurtured.

Why choose to work with are-able?

are-able is proud to be a Winner of the Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice. We foster a positive, high performing team culture built on respect, empathy, integrity and innovation. We seek passionate individuals who are driven to make a real difference in people's lives.

In return for your valued contribution, we offer:

• A family-friendly organisational culture with true work-life balance
• Attractive salary packaging to maximise your take home pay
• Me Days and bonus Christmas leave - additional leave days each year

Join us and be part of a team making a real impact in communities across Australia.

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading the development and implementation of a proactive safety culture built on wellbeing, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing and enhancing OHS management systems, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulatory requirements, and organisational goals.
• Providing leadership and support to OHS Representatives across sites, including training, inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring.
• Investigating incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing preventative measures.
• Regularly reviewing and updating OHS policies, procedures, and safe operating practices.
• Managing WorkCover claims and coordinating effective return-to-work programs.
• Overseeing the Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring accurate reporting and analysis of organisational safety data.
• Engaging with external bodies, including WorkSafe Victoria, to remain up to date with safety trends and regulatory changes.
• Promoting safety awareness through visible leadership, communication, and active participation in meetings and committees.
• Travel regularly across are-able sites to provide hands-on support and ensure daily compliance.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience leading and managing Occupational Health & Safety functions within a complex or multi-site organisation.
• Relevant qualifications in OHS, Risk Management, or a related field (safety leadership or cultural change training highly regarded).
• Strong knowledge of OHS legislation, regulations, and industry best practice, with the ability to apply these in a practical, organisation-wide context.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a positive safety culture through collaboration, coaching, and proactive engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence, educate, and build trust across diverse teams.
• Experience developing, implementing, and reviewing OHS policies, procedures, and systems to drive compliance and continuous improvement.
• High-level analytical and problem-solving skills, with expertise in risk assessment, incident investigation, and solution development.

The Feel-Good Parts

At are-able, every dollar of profit goes back into the communities we serve. Through the are-able Foundation, donations, and sponsorships, we've contributed over $1.6 million since 2004.

We are a values-driven organisation, guided by:

• Integrity – We're honest, transparent, and accountable.
• Respect – We celebrate diversity and empower individuals.
• Empathy – We understand different perspectives to create real solutions.
• Innovation – We embrace fresh ideas to make a lasting impact.

We are committed to inclusion and welcome applications from First Nations people, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, mature-age workers, and the LGBTIQA+ community.

Join us and be part of something bigger.

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