The OpportunityHere at Telethon Kids Institute we have a passion to see our researchers and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence, and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact. This is a fantastic opportunity to elevate and contemporise health, safety and wellbeing practices to support, protect and improve the health and safety of our people.Reporting to the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager you will be focused on providing advice on and assisting with the implementation of health and safety governance and risk management strategies and systems that meet the needs of the Institute and the various regulatory frameworks.Some key aspects of the role include:
- Conducting health and safety audits, worksite inspections, investigations and ensure that appropriate risk identification, assessment and control measures are in place.
- Consulting with stakeholders to identify, assess, and implement compliant, efficient and practical control measures.
- Developing and maintaining compliant, efficient and practical management systems that ensure a culture of continuous improvement.
- Providing staff with sound operational advice, support and information to enable workplaces to develop and implement safe systems of work and in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Maintaining and updating Health, Safety & Wellbeing related information on our intranet and maintaining registers of health and safety compliance requirements.
- Assisting with the development and delivery of proactive and sustainable Health and Wellbeing initiatives, including developing and delivering emergency management solutions.
- Providing guidance on biological hazards, infection control principles, facilitate on-site vaccinations, health screening for staff and support for First Aiders.
Conveniently primarily based in our Nedlands office, this role will be offered on a full-time basis.
About YouYou will be an experienced, energetic, engaging and credible health, safety and wellbeing professional who thrives under pressure whilst handling competing priorities with the ability to exercise a flexible approach to changing parameters.The key to your success will be your demonstrated experience in the following:
- A Tertiary qualification in a relevant or related field or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and high-level skills developed through a minimum of 5 years professional experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the WHS Legislation, Regulations and Codes of Practice.
- Strong skills in hazard identification, risk management and incident investigation.
- Proven experience in risk assessments, safety audits and safety investigations including sound in Workers Compensation.
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality.
- Sound problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Well-developed conceptual, research and analytical skills that assist in resolving complex WHS issues and development of innovative policy and procedures, engaging with key stakeholders to identify options.
We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.
About UsOur aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.Some of our staff benefits include:
- Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
- Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
- Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
- Flexible work options and hybrid working.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.
- Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
- Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
- Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.
How to applyIf you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au.Click here for theContact Name: Trav KingdonContact Email:Closing Date: 28/05/2024 Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity pilot program.We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations. We are home to a diverse team of more than 1000 staff and postgraduate students dedicated to improving child health and development.
Based within the Perth Children's Hospital at the QEII Medical Centre campus in Nedlands, Western Australia, our purpose-built facility includes state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborative workspaces, clinical suites, and meeting spaces with access to leading-edge technology and research services.Our research teams are among the world's best, and we have strong affiliations with the children's hospital and all the major Western Australian universities.*The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check (obtained within the last 3 months) prior to commencement*
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