Health & Wellbeing Advisor

There’s No Us Without U. Care with Us, for Today and Tomorrow

There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it. And it's why we need people like YOU. Come shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams.

Your opportunity:

The Health and Wellbeing team at Urban Utilities are the trusted advisors and subject matter experts in health and wellbeing, providing governance, systems and support which enable and empower our people. We are currently on a mission to make Urban Utilities the leader in safety amongst our fellow industry peers and embarked on a transformational journey to build our new team and establish a new partnering model.

Reporting to the Health and Wellbeing Manager, this role provides advice and support to managers, leaders, staff and stakeholders on best practice injury management, fitness for work, health and wellbeing. The Health & Wellbeing Advisor is responsible for the implementation and delivery of support services including work and non-work related case management and management of Workers’ Compensation claims, in line with Health and Wellbeing strategies, systems, and processes.

You will join a team that offers real work life balance and the opportunity to access a range of benefits. However, the best part is the direct and clear support from the CEO and Executive towards safety. 

Find out more in the position description here:  PD Health and Wellbeing Advisor.pdf

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about shaping our future, and ideally have a genuine drive, motivation and passion for Health & Wellbeing.  

• The ability to build relationships working with supervisors and front-line workers to influence and coach optimum and sustained health and wellbeing outcomes, 
• Experience in an applied Occupational Health role within high-risk industries
• Demonstrated experience with return to work case management, injury / illness management education and Workers’ Compensation claims with proactive communication with key stakeholders and timely documentation and data management
• Proven experience with and ability to interpret and apply policy and procedures in injury / illness management and workers’ compensation and provide sound advice to operational areas
• University (First degree) in Health Science or Occupational Health Discipline
• Rehabilitation & Return to Work certification
• Current Driver’s Licence

At UU, we celebrate diversity. We genuinely believe that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expressions is key and crucial to our success as a business. You might find you meet some, but not all, of the job requirements for this role. We’d still encourage you to apply as we we’re looking for the right human being for this role - it’s about so much more than ticking all the boxes!

Why Urban Utilities?

 At Urban Utilities, the work we do is about so much more than the bottom line. We're a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services to the vibrant communities of Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Scenic Rim. As we continue to grow, we're committed to planning ahead and shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come.

At the core of our work lies genuine care: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. From the flush of a toilet to major infrastructure projects and residential developments, we're dedicated to being there every step of the way.

Our HQ is in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, but you'll find us all over SEQ - working in cool places like the SAS Laboratory in Darra, field-based depots in Eagle Farm, Acacia Ridge, Bundamba, and wastewater treatment plants dotted across the region.

We know the chance to thrive, and progress comes hand in hand with the support to balance work with life. So, you’ll access an increasingly diverse range of benefits and initiatives that’ll help you bring the best you.  Speaking of which, here’s just a sample of the benefits we offer our team:

• Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases
• Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family 
• Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!
• Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

Visit our website to learn more about us at www.urbanutilities.com.au

HOW TO APPLY:

Click on the ‘Apply” link below to complete your application. Uploading your CV and completing a quick application form.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo Pre-employment checks & National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

For further information please contact our Talent Team at careers@urbanutilities.com.au