Senior Workplace Health & Safety Partner

Employment Type - Permanent Full TimeHours per fortnight - 80Job Category - Administration - Human ResourcesReq Id - 1037Grow your skills at an organisation invested in your long-term developmentExperience a role that optimizes your capabilities and empowers you to fulfil your personal aspirationsPermanent full time position - 80 hours a fortnightBarwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance.Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care.We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites.Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.About the FacilityOur major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region.Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West region, including Torquay and Colac.About the RoleYou will be responsible for:

• Leading the management and coordination of Barwon Health's Occupational Health and Safety (WHS) Management System to ensure that Barwon Health meets its legislative obligations and positions itself to achieve its corporate objectives for a safe and healthy workplace.
• Leading the development of a comprehensive WHS, security and emergency risk management framework to prevent injuries and maintain staff health and wellbeing and to provide expert WHS and emergency management advice and guidance to all levels of management, Health and Safety Representatives and employees in order to achieve a safe and healthy workplace.
• Playing a key leadership role in the implementation of a positive organisational safety culture and provide leadership and mentoring to the Barwon Health WHS team.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.If you would like a copy to the Position Description, please send an email to recruitment@barwonhealth.org.au, with the job request ID and title. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.About the CultureWe are an enthusiastic, energetic and focused team who work cohesively together to ensure quality Workplace Health and safety for Barwon Health. We promote positive respectful relationships and strong working partnerships. We are a team that embraces change, celebrates win and are always looking for innovative ideas to improve our team and the organisation.Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfactionGeelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination with a sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great pay ratesTo find out more about the Geelong region, visit our page on the Barwon Health websiteis an easy commute from all suburbsAccess to employee wellness programA genuine community feel - we look after each otherWide range of professional development that enhances your careers, and theLiving Expenses capped at $9,010 which includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditureHigh standard of schooling options throughout the areaA stones throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean RoadAppreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineriesTo find out more about the Geelong region, visit our page on the Barwon Health website.We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.To join our team, all candidates are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and influenza, aligning with our health services immunisation policy.Contact Person: Mark Da SilvaContact Email: mark.dasilva@barwonhealth.org.auClosing Date: 26/06/2024