Whs Coordinator

Join the SDN village and make a real difference to the lives of children.

About Us

SDN Children's Services (SDN) is a for-purpose, not for profit organisation that started in 1905. We're here to promote and enhance children's wellbeing, learning and development and we do that for children from birth to their transition to high school through early learning services, children's therapies and family support programs. We believe that every person and every living thing has inherent worth and is owed respect and care. We commit ourselves to being trustworthy and reliable, inclusive and respectful and creative and innovative.

SDN formally acknowledges the unique position of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and custodians of the land.

About The Role

The WHS Coordinator is responsible for the development and engagement of a consistent and positive WHS culture across SDN and responsible for compliance by SDN and coordinating training programs.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure hazards and unsafe workplace conditions/practices have been identified, reported and are actioned. Monitor corrective actions to ensure risks are eliminated, isolated or minimised
• In consultation with the Head of People and Organisational Development, develop, coordinate and implement WHS policies, procedures and guidelines
• Provide support and advice to managers and staff with regards to all WHS matters
• Coordinate and assist with WHS training and other training programs and induction to ensure WHS Compliance and to improve WHS performance
• Assist with project initiatives, engagement and awareness with all staff across SDN
• Work collaboratively with WHS & Injury Management Advisor and other colleagues and stakeholders, across the organisation, to achieve organisational objectives
• Actively participate in and attend Team Around meetings
• Conduct site safety inspections and audits along with WHS & Injury Management Advisor
• Coordinate and support the health and wellbeing of our staff
• Support and assist at all Leaders Day and Year End functions
• Ensure training register is completed by all staff
• Perform any other duties as requested by your manager consistent with the position.

About You

• Certificate or Diploma in WHS/or experience working in the health and safety field
• Experience working with staff to identify WHS matters and risk assessments
• Ability to do workplace inspections and audits
• Ability to clearly communicate information and advice to staff and management at all levels
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Current drivers licence and own comprehensively insured car
• A Working with Children's Check clearance number

SDN Benefits include:

• Priority placement for children of staff members.
• Discounted childcare fee.
• Paid parental leave.
• Finder's fee - Referral Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free, voluntary, and confidential counselling service.
• SDN Staff Giving Fund.
• Purchased Leave.
• Study Leave.
• Picnic Day - One extra day paid leave for all permanent staff.
• Flexible Working Arrangements.

View the position description here: https://www.sdn.org.au/media/0dzpqm3x/whs-coordinator-2023.pdf

What it's like to work with our village

When you join SDN, you join a village that partners with families to enrich young lives. Our team is here to help you explore your interests and unleash your talents. We learn and grow together, sharing tools, resources, and knowledge. At SDN, everyone is welcome and respected.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Our Culture

SDN's values are at the heart of everything we do. If you share our values and believe that through working together, we can make the world a better and more equitable place then we want to hear from you! We commit ourselves to being trustworthy and reliable, inclusive, and respectful and creative and innovative.

Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children Check (NSW) and National Police Check.

If you believe that by working together, we can make the world a better and more equitable place, then we'd love to hear from you.

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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