Occupational Health Safety And Rehabilitation Specialist

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified Occupational Health Safety and Rehabilitation Specialist who is seeking a new challenge.

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, you will be required to manage all aspects of health and safety. The OHS&R Specialist works collaboratively to lead, plan and drive WHS compliance within the workplace as well as oversee the injury management / return to work program in liaison with our workers compensation insurer.

You will be responsible for:

• Monitoring policies and procedures to ensure that appropriate risk measures are in place, in line with current legislative requirements and revised industry and/or regulatory updates;
• Developing, implementing and promoting safety management initiatives, including the identification of areas for improvement for the effective on-going success of the initiatives;
• Evaluating and providing recommendations to improve safety operational efficiency and cost effectiveness;
• Providing advice and support to managers, teams, contractors and other key stakeholders on all WHS requirements;
• Enabling, guiding and supporting management and staff to meet safety obligations and KPIs, including risk assessments;
• Conducting audits, investigations, risk assessments and reviewing and recording all related information in Elumina;
• Liaising with relevant parties on findings of assessments and follow-up corrective actions required;
• Collaborating with training specialists to ensure appropriate training is delivered and staff have the mandatory skills required to perform their roles;
• Providing leadership to the Work Health and Safety Committee;
• Recognising staff performing and continuously improving safety practices;
• Developing and conducting educational and training programs for staff in relation to injury management and occupational rehabilitation; and
• Ensuring professional confidentiality is always maintained.

About You

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Health and Safety professional to take the next step up in their career and deliver effective health and Safety and injury management related activities for a large workforce.

To be successful you will possess:

• A minimum of Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety, with higher level qualifications being well regarded;
• Current and proven experience in a similar role, preferably manufacturing, construction or related industry;
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Australian Workplace Health and Safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice;
• Previous experience conducting audits, investigations and risk assessments;
• The ability to work with statistical information and prepare relevant reports; and
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Importantly, we are looking for someone who is proactive, able to work as part of a broader Human Resources Team and has strong communication skills to influence change and engage employees.

You will be comfortable communicating industry updates, process improvements to the workforce as applicable and will participate in ongoing action plans, budgets, and injury management strategies in order to deliver outcomes in accordance with the GEO Health and Safety Plan.

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What we offer

• A safe working environment
• Flexibility
• An opportunity to work in a progressive service delivery environment
• Continuous skills and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salaries

About Fulham Correctional Centre

Fulham Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd (GEO). GEO is the leading provider of privately managed correctional services in NSW and Victoria. 

For more information about our organisation, to view our videos, including the type of individuals we seek to join our business, please visit our website at www.geogroup.com.au

How To apply

To apply, we ask that you complete a short questionnaire as part of the application process.

Applications must include a resume and a one-page cover letter.

Interviews may commence prior to the job advertisement closing. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply

 For further enquiries, please contact a member of the Human Resources Team at Fulham Correctional Centre, on (03) 5142 3*** or at ********@geogroup.com.au 

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GEO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 

We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for:

INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE