AddressManual Handling Specialist- Aged Care Division
Permanent – Full Time
Camberwell, VIC
About Us
At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners, and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.
Baptcare is a purpose driven and faith-based organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.
About the Role
The Manual Handling Specialist is a key role in the WHS Team whose primary purpose is to provide Manual Handling coaching, education, and other support to the Aged Care Division (comprising of Residential Aged Care and In Home Care business units). The role will involve frequent travel to Baptcare sites / regions. A Pool Car will be available. This role will also provide support to other areas with the WHS Team as required
Key Duties:
- Delivery and continuous improvement of Baptcare’s Manual Handling Training Program across the Aged Care Division
- Provide specialist Manual Handling support/advice/tools to the Aged Care Division, including supporting Manual Handling Safety Walks and WHS Issue Resolution Process
- Improve WHS performance and reduce Manual Handling injuries through the provision of coaching and instruction
- Risk Assessment and review of Manual Handling tasks when required
- Support the broader WHS Team, including delivery of other WHS Training or relevant projects, as required
- Maintain appropriate data and reporting systems to ensure reporting integrity
- Maintain a working knowledge of Baptcare’s WHS Management System and relevant WHS legislation, regulations, and codes of practice
- Successful implementation of Baptcare’s Manual Handling Training Program across the Aged Care Division within agreed timeframes
- Coaching, instructing, and assisting operational leaders to effectively manage Manual Handling risks across the Aged Care Division to improve WHS performance and reduce Manual Handling injuries
- Continuous improvement of Manual Handling resources
- Reduction in Manual Handling injuries across the Aged Care Division
- Strengthening of Manual Handling controls to reduce the Manual Handling risk rating across the Aged Care Division
About You:
- Ergonomics, allied health or equivalent qualification (degree or higher)
- Experience in training and coaching operational staff in Manual Handling
- Experience in conducting Manual Handling safety walks and resolving Manual Handling issues
- Advanced stakeholder management skills to achieve business outcomes
- Practical knowledge of both the Victorian and model WHS legislation, regulation, and codes of practice
- Degree level or higher qualification in ergonomics, allied health (e.g. physiotherapy, occupational therapy, etc) or equivalent
- 5+ years’ experience in delivering safety training, including Manual Handling training in a multi-site environment
- The ability to travel to sites across Victoria and Tasmania
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Knowledge of the Aged Care sector
For You
Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You will find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.
Further, the successful candidate will receive:
- A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing.
- Access to confidential counselling and support services.
- Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable community members.
How to apply:
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Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
If you require support with the application process, please contact **********@baptcare.org.au
At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.
Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.
