Whs And Risk Officer

Toora Women Inc is a not-for-profit organisation which has been delivering gender specific services to women in the ACT and surrounds since 1982. Our mission is to be the leading organisation in the ACT providing safe, respectful support for all women who are impacted by domestic and family violence, homelessness, the criminal justice system and/or alcohol and drug dependency.
 

Position Summary :

The WHS and Risk Officer oversees all aspects of Toora’s work health and safety and Risk areas. The position plays a central role in developing, implementing, managing and reporting on robust and effective risk management and work health and safety practices within Toora. The WHS and Risk Officer will provide expertise and advice to employees, the Management Team and other internal and external stakeholders.

The WHS and Risk Officer reports to the Governance Manager, and will work closely with the People and Culture team, Toora WHS Staff Representatives and Managers.
This position is a 12 month contract. 

About you

• You are passionate about the health and safety of staff and clients
• You enjoy mentoring and guiding staff in WHS, risk management and quality improvements
• Diligence, integrity and adaptability are some of your core values 
   

Key Requirements :

Demonstrated Essential Criteria  

• A tertiary qualification and/or experience in a field relating WHS and/or Risk 
• Working knowledge and understanding in the application of legislation relating to WHS & Risk management in the community sector
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and the ability to achieve organisational and team values, goals and objectives and to act confidentially and professionally;
• High level administrative skills including knowledge and experience in database management, legislative processes, preparation of written reports, and the like;
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills including negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving skills and the capacity to build and maintain positive relationships;
• High level interpersonal skills including the capacity to perform effectively in diverse and complex environments;
• Well-developed knowledge of the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, work health & safety and Risk management;
• Experience in WHS and/or risk internal auditing
• Experience managing organisational wide risk processes

Desirable Criteria 

• An understanding of risks within the community service sector, in particular homelessness and Alcohol and other Drug sectors
• Experience and/or qualifications in investigations

For a full position description visit the Toora website www.toora.org.au/careers/job-opportunities

For additional information please contact Governance Manager, Paula Chemello - **********@toora.org.au

Applications and CV may be forwarded to ***********@toora.org.au

Women only applicants please as per section s 34(1) of the Discrimination Act 1991. Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and CARM women are encouraged to apply.