Work Health And Safety Management Systems Specialist

Work Health and Safety Managements System (WHSMS) Specialist
Permanent Full Time position
Cabrini Malvern, Brighton, Elsternwick & Hawthorn East Corporate Office

Cabrini offers:

• Access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free each year, plus $2650 meal & entertainment benefits
• Located close to public transport and cafés/shopping precincts
• Myki Commuter discounted public transportation fares
• Access to discounted private health insurance and gym memberships
• Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development

How you will make an impact
In this newly created position as the Work Health and Safety Management System Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring Cabrini operates its facilities and services in a safe and compliant manner. This role will form part of a broader team of WHS Consultants who provide support and advice to managers to build their capability to proactively identify, assess and control risks.

Reporting to the Manager, Work Health and Safety, the Work Health and Safety Managements System (WHSMS) Specialist will be responsible for providing systems management and reporting services across Cabrini Health for the effective implementation and continuous improvement of a high functioning Work Health and Safety Management system aligned to AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting WHS audits, investigations and inspections of the WHSMS to ensure ongoing compliance with the applicable act and regulations and any other applicable safety standards
• Contributing to the development, implementation and review of the Cabrini WHSMS as well as implementing Cabrini Health's WHS plan
• Proactively identifying workplace hazards and suitable controls throughout the hospitals, healthcare facilities, and non-clinical sites for implementation in consultation with relevant managers and staff
• Developing, coaching and mentoring managers and staff in the area of WHS using positive reinforcement
• Providing timely and effective WHS support and/or advice to Cabrini managers and staff
• Facilitating WHS learning and contributing to the development and continuous improvement of WHS practices within Cabrini

About you

Crucial to your success in this role will be in your ability to effectively identify risks across the organisation and build capability amongst Cabrini's leadership team to implement suitable controls.

You will also have the following:

• Undergraduate or post graduate degree in Work Health and Safety
• Lead Auditor qualifications
• At least 5 years' demonstrable experience with WHSMS in a large complex, structured organisation
• Healthcare industry experience is desirable
• Well developed communication and influencing skills focussing on positive reinforcement
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of WHSMS and the Workplace Health & Safety Act 2004, associated regulations and Codes of Practice specific to jurisdictions where Cabrini Health operates
• Good knowledge of AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook

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Enquiries should be directed to: Athena Andrews, Manager Workplace Health & Safety - 0412 927 ***

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community. You will have opportunities to learn new skills and give back to your community.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne's southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, we have been providing quality, compassionate care to our community for 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini. Wherever we work, we are compassionate, connected people transforming lives together. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care, and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers and provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation, and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise their potential.

Cabrini is an equitable and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a safe environment for children and vulnerable people.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for Influenza and COVID-19 (including boosters), plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested.