AddressWork with one of Australia's largest and innovative organisations
Initial 12-month engagement with permanent potential, western Melbourne
Collaborate with business leaders and internal & external stakeholders
About Them
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Australia's leading companies. Producing some of the markets best known brands, they have consistently delivered strong growth throughout their history and are set to continue this growth through innovation and increased usage, on a lobal scale. Due to internal movements, they are seeking an experienced Health & Wellbeing Specialist to join their western Melbourne operations.
About the Role
You will be working with a dynamic team to provide a physically and psychologically safe workplace for all employees. This role will ensure potential employees meet all Company health-related standards prior to their commencement, whilst also providing support for current employees following work and non-work-related injuries. Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide specialist injury management, rehabilitation, and operational support to drive return to work outcomes for non-work and work-related injuries
- Provide guidance and support in early intervention and prevention programs
- Design, develop and deliver site specific and national health and wellbeing initiatives
- Provide leadership, coaching and specialist advice to senior leaders to assist leading a culture of health, safety, and wellbeing
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders including People & Culture, Training and Operations
- Develop and deliver health and wellbeing strategies and resources that support the needs of the business and are aligned to the Safety, Health and Wellbeing Strategy
- Support the recruitment, people & culture and operations teams with the coordination and delivery of assessments for pre-employment purposes
- Analyse injury data to identify trends and develop proactive and preventative mitigation strategies
The successful candidate with have demonstrated experience in injury management, vocational / workplace rehabilitation, and a subject matter expert in managing a complex workers compensation portfolio (inclusive of physical and psychological injuries). You will have the ability to incorporate Health & Wellbeing requirements while considering commercially viable and practical solutions. You will also have:
- Tertiary qualification in a health practitioner discipline (ie Bachelor of Science Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Nursing or Psychology)
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship building capabilities
- Working knowledge of relevant Workers Compensation, Health, Safety & Injury Management legislation with the jurisdiction
- Knowledge and experience in multiple jurisdictions highly regarded
About Applying
Click "Apply for this job" below to apply for this role. If you have any questions please contact Cate Ingham on 03 9664 0913.
