Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager

Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health. Our mission is to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease. From the individual patient with rare disease, to the many thousands affected by complex, widespread illness, we are pioneering discoveries across diseases that have the deepest impact on our community.

A key function within the Operations function, is the Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) Team. The HSW Team are responsible for leading, advising and coordinating HSW matters and strive to impact a positive safety culture across Garvan, The Kinghorn Cancer Centre joint venture, Australian BioResources and Garvan Research Foundation, being two wholly owned subsidiaries and influencing more broadly across the St Vincent's precinct partners. The HSW Team is responsible for workplace health and safety, injury management, wellbeing, compliance and biosafety.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager will lead the HSW Team in a continuous improvement safety culture program, whilst having overall responsibility for the Health, Safety & Wellbeing governance and system frameworks. The Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager will partner with the Garvan Leadership Team and key stakeholders including People & Culture, to provide coaching and subject-matter expert advice to ensure Garvan achieves a high standard of workplace safety, injury management, risk management and is positioned to comply with all related legislative requirements. The Health & Safety Culture Manager will put people at the heart of health, safety & wellbeing.

This position is responsible for reporting HSW activity and performance to the Garvan Leadership Team (GLT) and Board of Directors.

Salary: Up to $170, % super + salary packaging (depending on experience)

Employment Type: Permanent full-time

SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS

• Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)
• Ample opportunities for on-going training and development
• Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment
• Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation
• A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The key responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching and developing the HSW Team
• Positively influence, and advise people leaders and staff on health and safety matters, requirements under WHS legislation, and drive forward the agenda for positive health and safety culture in the workplace
• Ensuring strong Health, Safety & Wellbeing strategies, training and programs are in place to support health & safety, wellbeing and injury management application across Garvan and drive continuous improvement
• Developing, implementing and guiding the Health and Safety Management Frameworks
• Developing, implementing and guiding Injury Management Frameworks
• Developing, implementing and guiding Emergency Management and Incident Response policies and procedures
• Undertaking Chief Warden role when required
• Lead the wellbeing strategy (including psychosocial risk programs)
• Providing safety leadership, direction and guidance across Garvan
• Establishing key relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure HSW requirements are developed, implemented and reviewed on a regular basis
• Maintain current, extensive knowledge of relevant legislative requirements and ensure internal understanding through communication and training
• Support the facilitation of robust investigations into safety related incidents and events
• Provide regular reporting and insights to the GLT and Board of Directors to assist with adhering to due diligence
• Development and implementation of HSW programs
• All staff are required to comply with Garvan's workplace polices (as amended from time to time) and especially Garvan's Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy, including working in accordance with the WHS management system at all times, as safety is Garvan's number one priority.

ABOUT YOU

The key skills and experience include:

• The role requires a comprehensive knowledge and understanding in WHS Legislation (Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice), Risk Management and Injury Management
• Strong communication and well-developed interpersonal skillsExperience in the development and implementation of Health and Safety Management Systems
• Experience in management of worker's compensation claims and RTW Coordinator
• Knowledge and technical skills in risk management
• Knowledge and experience in a Medical Research Institute or innovative scientific research environment is desirable
• Minimum 5 years working as an experienced health and safety specialist with at least 2 years at a management or supervisor level
• Garvan is committed to development opportunities to build networking and skills through coaching, mentoring and access to professional forums

ABOUT GARVAN

Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia's largest and most highly regarded MRI's.

Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.

We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.

Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture 'add', not culture 'fit' and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.