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Form of work- Full Time
- Based in Cheltenham VIC
- Newly created role
- Join a friendly & supportive team
About Signature Care
Signature Care is a family-owned and operated aged care provider with a holistic focus on community, individual well-being, and a culture of respect and dignity. We have been caring for families for over three decades, and are proud of the unique residences offered to the community. We are a growing business, with 8 aged care homes nationally with significant continued growth plans ahead.
About the Role
Signature Care has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager to leverage their substantial WHS skills and expertise to support our aged care homes.
Reporting to the General Manager – HR, this role will be responsible for continually evaluating, developing, enhancing and integrating health, Safety and Wellbeing management systems across Signature Care to ensure safety in the workplace, in support of Signature Care’s obligations under health and safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
This newly created position will act as subject matter expert for all WHS and workers compensation matters, champion and promote employee wellbeing initiatives and programs to enhance employee wellbeing in the workplace and operate as Signature Cares return to work coordinator providing much needed support, across our current sites throughout VIC, NSW, WA & QLD.
About You
- 3-5 years’ experience working in an WHS Manager or similar role; preferably within a large health or aged care organisation
- Demonstrated experience in injury and workers compensation claims management
- Substantial experience with health and safety management systems and risk management
- Comprehensive and contemporary knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice
- Willing and able to work both strategically and in a hand’s on capacity to influence at all levels and take necessary actions to deliver outcomes
- Proven experience liaising with doctors, rehabilitation services and other treatment providers
- Well-developed consultative and influencing skills to gain support and action and to achieve excellence in health and safety
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Self-motivated proactive with initiative
- Ability and willingness to travel – including interstate (NSW, QLD & WA)
- Valid Driver's licence
- Valid working rights in Australia, a valid police check and current COVID vaccinations
Employee Benefits & Work Culture
Our vision has always been to provide high-quality homes accessible and inclusive to every person, which encourages independence and best practice in models of service and care. By maintaining an inclusive and vibrant work culture, we can also make sure we have a warm and comfortable home for our residents.
Our team's health and Wellbeing are important to us – which is why we have developed and partnered with selected providers to offer employees a growing range of benefits to make sure they get the most out of their working and personal life. Benefits available include:
- Awesome friendly team
- Regular staff BBQ’s and lunches
- Free Parking
- Exclusive team discounts with JB Hi-Fi
- CommBank Workplace banking
- Salary sacrificing options incl superannuation and novated leasing through Enlist
- Benefits through our default superannuation fund HESTA
- Access EAP – a voluntary, confidential, and free counselling service
- A team that celebrates special occasions and success
If you like a supportive and fast paced work environment with a passionate, friendly team and love people (preferably in the aged care sector) - this is the job for you!
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