Wellbeing And Injury Management Advisor

Job Status: Ongoing, Full Time
Salary: Base salary of $90,803 per annum, plus 11% superannuation contributions
Applications Close: Sunday 14th January 2024
Role Enquiries: recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com
Technical Enquiries: Jobs NSW Helpdesk on 1800 562 679
An organisation where diversity of thought & experience is valued, supported & respected.
THE HOUSE
The Sydney Opera House is the number one tourist destination and the busiest Performing Arts centre in the Country. We are able to achieve this because of our incredibly hardworking and passionate people. Be part of shaping our future where you will be provided with opportunities to grow and develop, while making a positive contribution to our community.
For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our .
YOUR NEW ROLE
The Wellbeing and Injury Management Advisor is part of the Safety Team which is a multi-disciplinary team that works together to inspire and assist the organisation achieve a safe workplace and healthy, engaged employees. The role is responsible for the research, coordination, promotion and implementation of health and wellbeing programs under the guidance of the Injury Management and Wellbeing Manager.
This is a newly created role that will partner closely with the Injury Management and Wellbeing Manager and will primarily focus on the delivery of the wellbeing strategy, workers compensation and early intervention programs
Health and wellness programs include but not limited to; psychosocial and mental health, physical fitness programs, health checks and education and other initiatives that improve and support the health and wellbeing of workers.
The role will also support Injury Management services for employees with work related and non-work related injuries with the goal achieving a timely, efficient and sustainable return to work. The position holder must ensure compliance with relevant legislative requirements and Sydney Opera House Policies and Procedures with respect to Injury Management and return to work for injured employees and health and wellness programs
Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the
ARE YOU THE ONE?
Key Responsibilities/skills:
· Design and support existing and newly created wellbeing programs and initiatives that align with Opera House workforce and risk profile.
· Develop health and wellbeing programs and provide a personalised and risk management approach to support workers to take care of their own health.
· Develop, maintain, and support effective partnerships by liaising with internal and external stakeholders to increase the quality and effectiveness of Wellbeing and support services promotion initiatives and activities
· Support the Injury Management and Wellbeing Consultant in developing and maintaining Injury Management and health and wellbeing policies and procedures and associated documentation such as fact sheets and physical job descriptions
· Support Injury Management/wellbeing related projects such as manual handling training, supervisor return to work training.
· Promoting, driving and managing safe and proactive recovery at work for injured employees, including liaison with all stakeholders
THE PERKS
The Sydney Opera House gives you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:
· Flexible working arrangements.
· 5-week’s annual leave.
· Access to a range of professional development programs and staff engagement initiatives.
· Staff community groups like SOH Pride, First Nations Staff Network, Sustainable Environmental Action Leaders (aka ‘SEALs’) and more.
· Fitness Passport & complimentary wellbeing programs including Pilates, yoga, circuit classes, physiotherapy sessions as well as other wellbeing initiatives.
· Working for an organisation with a 6 Star Green Star Performance Rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
· Working for an organisation who has committed to
· Complimentary tickets to shows.
· And many more!
OUR FOCUS ON DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
We are an inclusive employer who recognises everyone is unique, we welcome you for who you are – as you are, so if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email us at so we can discuss this further. If you think you’d be a great fit but don’t necessarily tick every box of the role description, please still get in touch. Read more about our commitments outline in our Strategy, which works hand in hand with the commitments in our longstanding , and .
We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, recognising the value, unique skills, and knowledge that First Nations employees bring to the workplace. We encourage applications from people of all genders, as well as people from one or more of these underrepresented groups/communities, including but not limited to d/Deaf and Disabled people/people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQ+.
NEED TO WORK FLEXIBLY?
We know flexibility means different things to different people, let us know how we can best support you to be your best.
SOUND LIKE YOU? APPLY NOW
Applicants are asked to please create a profile at and follow the prompts which will include uploading an up to date resume and cover letter (no more than one page).
In addition, applicants will be prompted to answer the two following targeted questions in the online application platform.
1. Describe your experience in developing & delivering health and wellbeing content and give an example of a targeted initiative you have implemented or been part of.
2. Can you outline your Injury Management experience in either Workers Compensation or non-work related injuries/illness.
To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Pre-Employment Health Assessment. The assessment seeks information only relevant to performing the inherent requirements of the job, it remains strictly confidential and applicants will be informed of the result.
Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies