Manager, Safety And Wellbeing

• Tax-free benefits: Up to $18,549 of your income tax-free through salary packaging
• Purposeful work: Use your skills and experience to make a meaningful difference.
• Professional development: Benefit from opportunities for career growth and skill development
• Permanent full-time position: Enjoy job stability and security with full-time work

Lutheran Homes Group (LHG) is a leading not-for-profit provider of residential, home care, and retirement living services for senior Australians. Our dedicated team of almost 1,000 employees and volunteers work tirelessly to deliver personalised support and care to more than 1,600 South Australians. We believe in empowering our consumers to live their lives with dignity and choice every day.

At LHG, we are committed to providing the highest quality care to our consumers. We constantly look for opportunities to innovate, nurture our staff to ensure we remain at the forefront of best practice in the industry. We take pride in our rich tradition and history, and we strive to grow while maintaining the values that define us. Join us in our mission to make a positive difference in the lives of senior Australians.

The Manager, Safety and Wellbeing is a senior leadership position and will play a pivotal role in effectively leading a team of WHS professionals to enhance the safety of our diverse community, encompassing three residential aged care sites, independent living units, and a corporate office. In this role you will provide fit for purpose strategic and operational advice to develop and implement robust safety systems. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining a harmonious balance between our risk profile and implementing effective control measures.

The suitable candidate will have the ability to partner collaboratively, engage and influence site-based leaders and key stakeholders to identify, assess, and proactively manage safety risks across all sites. The role will lead the strategic development and implementation of comprehensive staff wellbeing programs, with a particular emphasis on mitigating psychosocial hazards and associated risks. They will be agile and adaptive in the way they work, open to change and willing to explore innovative ways of working. You will be a decisive thinker, skilled influencer, solution focussed, and action oriented to drive continuous improvement.

Possess solid knowledge in WHS function and practices, with the ability to adapt these to an aged care setting. Familiarity with the specific challenges, trends, and regulations within the aged care sector is desirable.

Demonstrated ability to actively lead, mentor and develop the team by setting clear goals, providing ongoing feedback, and encouraging a collaborative environment that aligns with LHG’s values and strategic direction. Effective communication, influencing, and negotiating skills will enhance your natural ability to form partnerships and engage with diverse stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.

• Work with passion and purpose to drive positive outcomes in an inspiring and stimulating work environment
• Utilise your skills and experience to make a real difference in the lives of senior Australians
• Unleash your potential with opportunities to learn and grow within the organisation
• Collaborate with a team of like-minded professionals in a supportive and empowering environment

To apply or to see a detailed position description, please click ‘Apply Now’ or for further information please contact Scott Vassal, Executive Manager, People and Culture on *******@lutheranhomes.com.au

Applications close 10:00 pm Sunday 23 June 2024.

Candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date so apply today!

Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.