AddressIndependence Australia Group is a progressive national social enterprise that provides choices for people living with a disability or other personal need, enabling them to regain and retain their independence within a supportive community. We achieve this by providing supports to in-home clients, specialist psychology services, support coordination across Victoria and delivering personal healthcare products and equipment to people in their homes to help them enjoy a better quality of life.
The opportunity
Our safety-first culture is common to all and well supported by senior leaders. Our aim is not to just comply with legislation/regulation but provide safe workplaces and support personal wellbeing.
Our continued scaled growth includes a completed merger and an acquisition in the last 2 years. For the next phase of our development we seek a dynamic and experienced Head of Workplace Health & Safety to lead our programs and systems, management of injuries and return to work. As an engaging leader, you’ll partner with our work teams to collaboratively develop and assist them implement initiatives to mitigate Workplace Health and safety risks within a continuous improvement framework.
Your every day
To be successful, you’ll enjoy practically engaging with our broad range of nationally distributed workplaces across the following businesses with the Health and Safety Management portfolio:
- Products Business (6 Warehouses - 1 in each State and Inbound call centre in inner western Melbourne);
- Mobility Equipment Business (South-Eastern Melbourne); and
- Disability Services businesses - residential and in-home sites (principally Victoria & NSW)
What you need to be successful
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a high degree of initiative as well as able to work collaboratively as a member of the team;
- Provide expert guidance to managers on safety and injury management legislation, ensuring all actions are in line with compliance requirements;
- Lead emergency preparedness efforts, drills and ensuring the availability of necessary resources.
- Oversee risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards and recommend preventive measures to support the continuous improvement of our Safety Management System;
- Manage workplace injuries, injury management processes and work cover claims with our external partner;
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and promote employee wellness programs, including mental health initiatives, and ergonomic solutions;
- In conjunction with our Learning, Capability, and Engagement Manager, design and deliver safety training programs to manage workplace risk and promote a safety-conscious culture;
- Lead and conduct workplace investigations;
- Support change management activities to support implementation of safety and wellbeing systems, initiatives and programs;
- Monitor and evaluate safety metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance safety performance;
- Maintain a contemporary knowledge of industry trends and regulatory amendments, and proactively suggest improvements to our health and safety practices.
IAG is an equal opportunity employer. Our people are made up of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, with aligned ways of working, enabling us to overcome any challenge and advance our careers.
Staff perks and benefits offered to build an engaged and talented workforce include:
- Tailored professional development opportunities for career advancement in a national organisation.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous salary packaging tax benefits
Please note applicants must have full unrestricted Australian working rights and will be required to successfully complete a police check prior to commencement.
