Work Health And Safety Manager

Who we are:

At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.

Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.

What’s the job?

The Work Health and Safety Manager is responsible for management, planning and implementation of Work Health and Safety for our staff, throughout Torren Global Education and its related entities. The role acts as a consultant to all levels of staff, promoting Health and Safety, increasing awareness and ensuring compliance with legislation and safe workplace obligations. The role will report to our VP, People & Talent ANZ, Hugo Contente. As Australia's most rapidly expanding university, we seek a candidate with a proven track record in evaluating our existing Health and Safety framework, proposing necessary changes, and implementing the required adjustments.

Day-to-day accountabilities:

• Partner with Business Units to provide advice and support to understand both their safe workplace obligations and the frameworks, tools and legislation to support them and their teams to mitigate physical and psychological risks
• Manage work-related and non-work-related injuries end to end
• Effectively manage Workers Compensation claims end to end
• Manage the renewal of yearly premiums. This includes assessing reason for premium costs and making improvements in the cost of yearly premiums
• Provide accurate and timely reports as required
• Proactively measure safety reporting data to provide recommendations for improvements

This is a permanent full-time role based in Adelaide. 

Who you are?

To be successful in this position you will have:

• Preferred to have qualifications related to Work Health and Safety and/or minimum of 6+ years’ experience in this specialist area
• Required Return to Work Coordinator certificate for South Australia
• A good understanding of Return to Work Coordination requirements across all relevant States
• Demonstrated experience in applying the principles of WHS legislation, WHS Regulations and Codes of Practice
• Experience in managing end to end work-related injury and case management
• Demonstrated abilities in leading and managing projects related to Work Health and Safety
• Demonstrated high level oral and written communication, interpersonal and consultation skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work under broad supervision and to effectively self-manage the day to day workflow of the role
• Excellent organisational skills and demonstrated ability to effectively manage time 

Why join us?

Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

What we offer:

We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia , you’ll benefit from:

• Study free in a course/degree related to your position
• Flexible working conditions, allowing you to work remotely and from a campus near you
• Access to internal opportunities - Be supported to learn, grow and move across the organisation 

Hiring process

We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. If you want to know more, or need assistance or accommodation during the recruiting phase, please contact your recruiter at *********@torrens.edu.au

To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog.

We’d love to hear from you.

Applications close: 28th April 2024

Job reference: R23495