Safety & Compliance Officer - Remote Hospitality

• Be part of the growth of an Australian success story
• Full time, permanent position, based in Adelaide CBD, travel required
• G’Day Group are proud to be disruptors to the tourism and hospitality Industry

About Us

The G’day Group comprises three leading Australian tourism brands in Discovery Parks, G’day Parks and loyalty program G’day Rewards. Employing more than 2,200 people Australia-wide, G’day Group has a truly national footprint of over 300 holiday parks, including 85 fully owned and operated parks and Resorts. The largest park network in the country, we’re about authentic Australian holiday experiences and inviting all Aussies to say g’day to more of Australia.

We’re on a journey of growth and evolution to reshape the industry, offering the best customer experience underpinned by the best technology. Each year, we showcase the true Australia to millions of guests and we are the co-custodians of some of the country’s most treasured places; a privilege we don’t take lightly. With eyes on domestic and regional tourism like never before, we are building a passionate, adaptable, high-performance team to create holiday memories that put a smile in every g’day.

The Role

Reporting to the Risk and Compliance Manager this role is responsible for safety and compliance within our Remote Hospitality portfolio of properties. The role will involve identifying conformance with safety and compliance procedures to plan rectification and mitigation strategies and ensure proposed completion dates are being met.

The position requires the ability to write and develop polices, system procedures, audit and inspection checklists and to work with IT and software developers to systemise any standards or operating procedures and/or checklists.

Responsibilities:

• Planning WHSE and ensuring budget targets are met.
• Work with our property managers to provide support to ensure the implementation of WHSE projects, initiatives and improvements are on schedule.
• Action, communicate and enforce occupational health and safety and environmental policies.
• Ensure all activities, both strategic and operational are contributing to the organisation’s strategic plan and at all times support the organisation’s culture and its service philosophy.
• Report any near miss event and/or incidents that has likely reputational impact on Discovery Holiday Parks.
• Produce written reports on work project updates, issues and other matters identified including strategies on implementing resolutions.
• Ensure each property fire management and prevention plans are current, up to date and being implemented.
• Attending site as required to provide support during/post and significant or critical event.
• Provide emergency response and rescue training onsite at the beginning of the tourist season.
• WHS audits for sites/parks where required.
• Review and ensure currency and accuracy of signage roadmap
• Provide supporting role in reviewing and identifying continual opportunities in waste management practices.

Your Experience

• To be successful in this role you must possess a high level of energy, self-motivation, initiative and flexibility to be able to meet our growing business demands at Discovery Parks.
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (preferred but not mandatory).
• Knowledge in bushfire vegetation reduction control burning. (preferred but not mandatory).
• Ability to fight bushfire and structural fires. (preferred but not mandatory).
• Maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Knowledge and experience in intermediate rescue of an injured person. (preferred but not mandatory)
• Certificate IV in Health Care. (preferred but not mandatory).
• Knowledge in applicable environmental laws. (preferred but not mandatory).

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing – Flexible and hybrid working arrangements / Employee Assistance Program / Discounted private health cover / BeWell Training Program / Weekly yoga and walking group / Free annual flu vaccinations.
• Paid Leave Benefits – Parental leave / Volunteer leave / Study leave.
• Professional Development – Leadership programs / Support of external training courses / Reimbursement of professional association memberships.
• Employee Savings – Discounted accommodation and experience rates / Salary packaging / Discovery partner discounts/ Free G’day Rewards membership / Loyalty recognition benefits

Our ESG statement

The G’day Group acknowledges the increasing global expectation to demonstrate our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk factors and sustainability in our daily operations and ongoing decision making. Our five-year ESG strategy is evolving to ensure we are committed to growing with care through supporting our people, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges. Drivers Licence essential.