Health & Wellbeing Business Partner

The Opportunity

As Council's Health & Wellbeing Business Partner you will play critical role in shaping and delivering Council's Health & Wellbeing strategy, with a focus on helping our employees thrive.

Working as a key member of our Workplace Health & Safety team, our Health & Wellbeing Business Partner is responsible for overseeing workers' compensation activities, coordinating injury management and return to work cases, and leading wellbeing initiatives across the organisation.

As a subject matter expert in health and wellbeing, injury management and recovery at work, you will assist our employees in a safe and sustainable return to work, and partner with Council leaders to build their capability in supporting the wellbeing of our people.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have qualifications in Injury Management, WHS, or Human Resource Management.

You will have demonstrated experience in workers compensation and injury management and hold the relevant SIRA Return to Work Coordination Certificate. Further, you will possess strong negotiation skills with the ability to resolve complex issues and problems.

The Benefits

This is a full-time permanent position, working 35 hours per week, with a salary range of $111,958 - $124,273 per year based on demonstrated competencies + private leaseback vehicle + 12% super p.a.

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Ongoing training and development
• Access to our Healthy Employee Program (HEP): including reduced gym memberships and subsidies for programs that improve health and wellbeing
• Long Service Leave after five years
• 3 weeks personal leave
• Paid parental leave

Questions?

If, after reading the role charter, you have further questions please contact Leisa Tate, Manager Workplace Enterprise Risk, Health & Safety on

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, submit your resume and cover letter.

Applications close: Sunday 28 September

What happens next?

Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at Council" page on our website.

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.

If you require special assistance, or have any questions about the recruitment process please contact us for a confidential conversation )

What happens next?

Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at Council" page on our website