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Salary- Thrive in an environment that empowers its people to belong and connect.
- Be part of a value driven organisation who cares for the community.
- Competitive remuneration package plus salary packaging benefits (up to $18,500 tax free).
Cara is proud to be a leading South Australian disability service provider. Our purpose driven team are committed to providing support that empowers people with a disability to grow as individuals and live a life rich in opportunities.
With services and offices operating throughout metro Adelaide and regional South Australia and employing more than 800 staff, we are driven to making a difference everyday - the people we support, our team and our communities. By joining our team, you are not only stepping into a great career opportunity, but you are also part of something bigger. Your New Role
Our People, Safety and Quality Team has a rare opportunity for a seasoned Health, Safety & Wellbeing professional who wants to work for a purpose driven organisation and shares our passion for the Safety and Wellbeing of our employees.
The role is responsible for managing, coordinating and facilitating the work, health and safety function across multiple worksites and a diverse workforce culture, providing leadership and continuous improvement in areas of expertise including wellbeing, workplace safety, health and injury management.
Reporting to the Head of People, Safety and Quality this role provides subject matter expertise to the business, including the Executive Team and up through to the Board in areas relating to wellbeing, workplace safety, health and injury management. A critical component of this role is the development and implementation of key strategic an operational initiatives linked to the WHS and Wellbeing Strategy and maintaining the WHS systems, policies and procedures in alignment with a people-centric approach and ensuring compliance with relevant safety legislation and standards.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package plus salary packaging benefits (up to $15,899 tax free and $2,650 tax free on meals and entertainment).
- Paid parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Rewarding, friendly work environment.
- Fringe city location.
- State of the art, modern office.
- Relevant tertiary qualification.
- Demonstrated experience in managing a Health, Safety and Wellbeing function in a complex stakeholder environment across multiple worksites, and a diverse workforce culture.
- Experience in investigation techniques - Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving.
- Extensive experience with workers compensation claims management including claims lodgement, developing a claims and portfolio strategy.
- Extensive knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation.
- Proven experience in continuous improvements of Health and Safety Management Systems, including Wellbeing.
- Experience in developing and delivering health, Safety and Wellbeing education and training programs to diverse groups.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to work collaboratively to build strong relationships at all levels.
- Current NDIS Worker Check / DHS Disability Employment Screening (or willing to obtain).
- Full working rights in Australia.
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved vaccine.
- Current Drivers Licence.
To submit your application please complete the online application below and attach your Cover Letter and Resume.
Please click to view the Position Description.
For a confidential discussion please contact Telma Martignago on 8234 5000.
The closing date for this role is 11.00pm on Tuesday, 6 February 2024.
