Health, Safety & Wellbeing Specialist

Here at genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone’s lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered.
Hey You!
Are you a passionate, safety-focused individual who is up for a challenge? genU is looking to engage a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Specialist to provide guidance and embed a “safety first” culture at our workplace.
As the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Specialist you will coach, advise and consult stakeholders on Health, Safety & Wellbeing procedures, programs and policies that support employee, client and volunteer safety and minimise the potential for risks and harm throughout the organisation.
You will join a collaborative team of specialists that support the National Manager of Health, Safety & Wellbeing to champion and drive a safe and sustainable work environment. As we grow and mature, come join us in creating a safer future for genU!
This is a full-time, ongoing position. Flexible working arrangements available with regular office visits to the genU Support Hub in Geelong required.
Salary range from $90,000-105,000 + super + salary packaging benefits commensurate with experience.
About You
Our ideal Health, Safety & Wellbeing Specialist will have a genuine passion for the health and safety of our people. You will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Strong interpersonal skills to engage and work with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation;
• Ability to facilitate and conduct risk assessments, safety investigations and safety training programs;
• Knowledge and application of current work health and safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice;
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce quality reports, procedures and training materials;
• Ability to interpret relevant legislation and standards.
• Experience in the disability sector is desirable.

The following are essential:

• Qualifications in occupational health and or experience in a relevant field - minimum Cert IV in Health & Safety (Diploma preferred);
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain;
• Current NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate of completion or willingness to obtain.
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment is highly desirable.

Please for a copy of the position description outlining full details of this role.
For You!
genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering and respectful environment for all and living these values each and every day.
genU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

• Investment in You: in addition to a comprehensive induction program & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board.
• Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
• Increase your Take Home Pay: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.
• Employee Discount Program: Save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia’s most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.
• Study Scholarship: all genU employees are eligible for a 20% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Employee Referral Program: refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous cash bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period.

Applications close 4th February 2024 at 11:59pm however applications will be progressed, and suitable candidates interviewed as they are received.
Previous applicants need not apply.
genU is committed to providing accessible, inclusive, and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. For further details about the role of if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Nicole Selig at or on 0488 674 235.
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