Work Health and Safety Advisor

At Southern Cross CareWAwe help people live extraordinary liveseveryday connected to a providerdelivering care support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need our purpose isclearand our passion is strong.

Southern Cross CareWAis a place where you can have an extraordinary impact makean extraordinarydifferenceand be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us andbecome one of the people who make Southern Cross CareWAan extraordinary place to be.

About the role and where you will be working:

As a Work Health and Safety Advisor you will provide direct advice and support to employees on all WHS related matters ensuring hazards are identified reported and actioned in a timely manner. You will play a key role in identifying corrective and preventative actions coordinating review plans and supporting the continuous improvement of WHS practices across the organisation.

Based at our Central Office in Rivervale you will also contribute to the design development and implementation of innovative site level WHS initiatives that enhance safety and wellbeing for all staff.

Your responsibilities will includebut not limited to:

• Advise staff and workgroups to ensure compliance with legislation regulations and codes of practice.
• Deliver WHS training
• Support WHS governance by assisting with the Work Health and Safety Steering Committee including coordination participation and minutetaking.
• Lead WHS Representative committee activities and ensure representatives are trained and reporting effectively.
• Manage the execution of Emergency Response training and simulations across all SCCWA facilities.
• Prepare and deliver WHS training on systems processes and organisational requirements including the WHS induction for new starters.
• Identify and action hazards ensuring unsafe conditions are reported monitored and resolved through appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare and deliver WHS training on systems processes and organisational requirements including the WHS induction for new starters.

About you:

You are a proactive and confident WHS professional who thrives in a role where your expertise directly contributes to safer healthier workplaces. You bring strong communication and relationshipbuilding skills allowing you to influence positive safety behaviours and engage effectively with staff at all levels.

Youre highly organised able to balance competing priorities and comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team. You enjoy problemsolving thinking critically and supporting others to understand and meet their WHS responsibilities. Most importantly youre committed to fostering a culture where safety wellbeing and continuous improvement are at the forefront of everyday work.

To be considered for this role youll need:

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or related discipline or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation including the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Experience in WHS policies procedures and risk management with an understanding of integrated management systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills to guide coach and support staff in meeting compliance requirements.

Working with us:

At Southern Cross CareWA we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment we also offer the following benefits:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15900 for general living expenses and $2650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance discount
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks for full time employees.
• Carers/personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment

How to apply:

To express your interest please apply with an up-to-date resume. A cover letter outlining your experience / suitability is preferred.

Kindly note if your application progresses to an interview well be asking for:

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months
• Immunisation record (flu) for client facing roles
• A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
• Proof of work rights

About us:

Established over 50 years ago Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisationcontributing to social health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mentalillness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 1000 employees and 130 volunteers deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential retirement village mental health community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients residents and each other is to enableextraordinary because we;

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part of the Southern Cross CareWAInc. Group.

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the landson which we work.

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