Safety Coordinator

Blue Sky Community Services are seeking to employ a professional and values-aligned person to join our supportive and friendly team and play a key role in ensuring the highest standard of safety and wellbeing for our organisation employees and participants. This newly created part time position is for 30 hours over 5 days per week and can be based at any of our Coffs Harbour, Nambucca Heads, Kempsey or Port Macquarie offices.   

Blue Sky Community Services values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all ages, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome the skills, experiences and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.    

How to Apply  

Download and complete the Application Form from our website www.bluesky.org.au  Please do not apply through SEEK.  

More information about this position is also available on our website.  

Email your completed Application Form and a copy of your current resume to ***********@bluesky.org.au by midday Monday 13th May 2024.  

We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Inclusive Communities Manager on *************@bluesky.org.au or (02) 6651 1*** to discuss.     

About Us  

Blue Sky Community Services is a not-for-profit community organisation. Our vision is to support people to thrive and to create communities where everyone belongs. Our workplace culture is flexible, kind, friendly and supportive. We live our workplace values of kindness and connection, integrity and respect, optimism and innovation, and diversity and inclusion. We provide extensive on the job training to support our staff to be successful in their roles, and within our organisation. As a charity, our salary packaging options represent significant tax savings for our staff.   

About You  

Successful applicants for this position, will be people who:  

• Are friendly, kind and positive people, with a can-do attitude.  
• Not only want to meet expectations, they want to exceed these.  
• Are highly organised, efficient and effective.  
• Are passionate about the provision of excellent customer service, and ensuring people are connected to the support and information they need.   

About the Role  

Safety Coordinator:  

• Maintains up to date knowledge of relevant WHS legislation, ensuring our policies, processes and practices are compliant and meet legislative requirements and industry best practice.  
• Monitors WHS in the workplace including hazards, risks and incidents, and manages risk assessments using appropriate control measures.  
• Liaises with multiple stakeholders, including managers and staff members.  
• Manages and chairs the Work Health and Safety Committee and supports WHS champions in achieving their responsibilities.  
• Manages compliance with all WHS registers and records, WHS equipment, emergency response practices, and monitors/provides training in response to identified needs. 

Please note: A willingness to travel within the region is essential.  If you need an adjustment to meet this criterion for travel, please advise us of your capabilities to travel in your application.  

This position provides an excellent opportunity to join our organisation and make a positive difference in the lives of people and the community.    

The selection process will commence straight away, so don’t delay in submitting your application to ***********@bluesky.org.au    

Visit our website for further details or contact Nicki Clarke for an informal discussion on 02 6516 0***.