Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Manager

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 everyones 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 peoples 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 youll be responsible for:

• Leading the development and implementation of a proactive safety culture built on wellbeing accountability and continuous improvement.

• Overseeing and enhancingOHS management systems ensuring compliance with legislation regulatory requirements and organisational goals.

• Providingleadership and support to OHS Representatives across sites including training inspections audits and compliance monitoring.

• Investigatingincidents and near misses identifying root causes and implementing preventative measures.

• Regularly reviewing and updatingOHS policies procedures and safe operating practices.

• ManagingWorkCover claims and coordinatingeffective return-to-work programs.

• Overseeing the Integrated Management System (IMS) ensuring accurate reporting and analysis of organisational safety data.

• Engagingwith external bodies including WorkSafe Victoria to remain up to date with safety trends and regulatory changes.

• Promotingsafety 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 weve contributed over $1.6 million since 2004.

We are a values-driven organisation guided by:

• Integrity Were 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.

To obtain a Position Description please click on the link on our careers page or for more information contact Andrew Giblin Chief Operating Officer.

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