Regional Safety Business Partner

Company Description
Purpose led, we are proudly member-owned and one of Australia's most iconic and trusted brands. We started by being a voice for safer roads and providing legendary roadside assistance, but now we do so much more.
From spectacular holiday destinations, car rentals and boats on our waterways, to leading the EV charging roll-out to prepare for the future of driving, speaking out for change in government policy and supporting sustainable travel.
Forget what you thought you knew about the NRMA – take a look on the inside and you’ll discover that life with us is more than just a job – it’s your chance to make a difference together.
Job Description
We currently have a full-time permanent role for an experienced Regional Safety Business Partner to join the Group Safety team where you will focus on governance, risk, safety and compliance for the NRMA Parks and Resorts portfolio.
In this role, you will be responsible for minimising risk across the business to ensure compliance with Work Health, Safety and Environmental statutory obligations, Park Management contracts, leases, licenses and permits to ensure all requirements are being met. A key deliverable includes the development, implementation and continuous improvement of procedures and systems to ensure compliance and best practice within the NRMA Group Safety Management system.
You will be required to travel on a regular basis to liaise with Park Managers, resolve issues, perform park inspections and provide on-site training to new Park Managers. You may also be required at times to take after-hours calls to support the Leadership team and on-site Managers.
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage WHSE, risk and compliance functions for NRMA Parks and Resorts including ensuring Park’s compliance with WHS Laws and NRMA Group Policy
• Implement risk minimisation and compliance strategies together with recommending cost-effective risk minimisation strategies and action to the NRMA Group Safety team
• Maintain, manage and continuously improve the NRMA Parks and Resorts safety, environment, risk management and compliance systems
• Develop training needs analysis for holiday park operational staff as well review and develop Health and Safety training material including online training modules, Standard Operating and Safe Work Procedures
• Facilitate on-site WHSE training for new management teams at NRMA Parks and Resorts Training Park and individual parks as required
• Provide technical expert WHSE advice to staff and parks as required
• Maintain, review and audit NRMA’s Parks and Resorts incident and hazard register, self-assessment, scheduled tasks and audit functions
• Emergency and crisis management
• Identify, provide advice, report and follow-up on compliance related business risks
• Manage public liability injury and investigations
• Annually review the Operational Plans in consultation with NRMA Parks and Resorts Operations team
• Undertake Annual HSE systems audits including AS4801, ISO45001 and conduct or facilitate annual on-site safety inspection of each Holiday Park
• Undertake various project work as delegated by the COO or NRMA Group Safety Staff such as the preparation of reports and submissions including tenders, planning approvals, technical reviews, external reporting and other Corporate reports prepared on behalf of NRMA Parks and Resorts
• Support and promote NRMA Parks and Resorts positive Safety Culture by developing and implementing user-friendly systems and procedures.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 5 years' WHSE, Compliance and Risk Management working in a multiple discipline management model
• Experience in the holiday park or hospitality industry (desirable but not essential)
• Experience in developing and implementing WHSE, risk & compliance management systems
• Practical application and knowledge of relevant WSHE legislation, regulations, codes of practice & standards, risk management and compliance
• Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and implementation of policies, procedures, operational plans and contracts
• Ability to conduct workplace audits and risk management
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
• Highly developed analytical and written communication skills and ability to write technical reports and corporate submissions at an Executive level
• Experience in developing & conducting training and inductions
• High level problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to prepare complex technical advice and recommendations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes
• Ability to train and motivate managers to achieve their contractual obligations in relation to WHSE and compliance.
• Effectively implement change management in a growth organisation.

What’s in it for you?
At the NRMA we aren’t just about discounts (although you do get these). We know everyone leads unique lives, and it’s about those things that add up to make life both at work and outside of work just right for you.

• Progressive flexibility, leave and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities
• Travel discounts on car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts.
• Complimentary myNRMA membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Discounts on all NRMA insurance products including car, home & travel

At the NRMA inclusion and diversity are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation, promotes flexible ways of working and connects us closer to our members and the communities we serve.
Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks.
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