AddressAre you an innovative and solution-focused Work Health and Safety Leader? If you’re passionate about safety and love a challenge, we want to hear from you! This role involves caring for people at the frontline of our services and the community we serve across the State of Western Australia!
The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.
Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
The OpportunitiesAs the Manager of Injury Management, you will provide leadership, direction, and consultancy for services that support the implementation and management of Injury Management, workers’ compensation, and rehabilitation services within the Communities. These services aim to meet the needs of our clients and align with organisational objectives, adhering to relevant legislation, standards, policies, and frameworks. Some of your duties will include:
- Managing the activities of a high-quality service delivery for comprehensive Workers Compensation, Injury Management, and Rehabilitation services within the department. This promotes early intervention and support for injured employees.
- Governance of systems and processes to support effective Injury Management, Workers Compensation Claims, Rehabilitation, and goal-oriented Claims Reviews.
- Supporting the ongoing development of your team and enhancing performance and skills to achieve strategic objectives.
- Cultivating and maintaining strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
As the Manager of Workplace Safety, your role involves providing leadership, direction, and consultancy for the implementation and management of the Communities Work Health and Safety (WHS) Management System (WHSMS). Your focus is on ensuring that WHS services meet client needs while aligning with organisational objectives and complying with relevant legislation, standards, policies, and frameworks.
Communities WHS Directorate oversees various services, including business partnering, hazard and incident management, WHS System Management, analysis, planning, and project delivery. Some of your duties will include:
- Developing and implementing the WHS Strategic and annual action plans to meet deliverables promptly, maintain quality standards, and drive continuous improvement in WHS performance across Communities.
- Identifying, monitoring, evaluating, and managing significant WHS risks. You’ll coordinate responses and develop strategies to eliminate or minimize these risks.
- Governance of systems and processes to support effective health and safety reporting and risk management.
- Supporting the ongoing development of your team and enhancing performance and skills to achieve strategic objectives.
- Cultivating and maintaining strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
For further information we encourage you to contact Brendan Ryan, Assistant Director Work Health and Safety, on 0414 084 ***.
There are currently various permanent positions available for immediate filling.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.
Join the Department of Communities Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
- A current resume/CV.
- A two (2) page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the attached Public Sector Capability Framework – Level 7.
- A copy of all qualification/s as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
- An application form (for hard copy applications only).
*The attached Job Description Forms are only available for further information on the specific roles.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Margia Munoz, HR Advisor on 0466 171 *** or via email on *************@communities.wa.gov.au.
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls - 133 677
Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
SMS relay - 0423 677 ***
Integrity and Honesty The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.
Equity and DiversityThe Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.
If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Margia Munoz. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
Attachments:
- Application Form
- Capability Profile (Public Sector) Level 7.pdf
- JDF - Manager Injury Management -Level 7.docx
- JDF - Manager Workplace Safety - Level 7.docx
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