Work Health Safety (WHS) Officer - NT

CASPA SERVICES LTD - POSITION VACANCY - Work Health and Safety (WHS) Officer -NT

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

CASPA Services Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of specialised care services to support complex trauma-based needs for children, young people, families, and people living with disabilities. Our programs include Therapeutic Intensive Residential Care, Intensive Family Preservation, Therapeutic Foster Care, Restoration, and other associated care types; we are a registered NDIS provider and operate a social enterprise Maintenance and Repairs Business. Recently, we founded our CASPA Foundation to advocate continued support and legal advice through our Lawyers 4 Hope, ensuring our young people understand their rights and are heard with empathy and without discrimination. As a growing and diversifying organisation, we have approximately 700+ employees working in communities across New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our young people to ensure we can support each individual's needs and wants. We value equal employment opportunities and encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD backgrounds to apply.

If you are looking to join a committed team making a powerful difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Criminal History Checks are requirements for employment at CASPA, and Working with Children checks will be required for frontline roles in direct contact with Young People.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Drive safety outcomes as a WHS Officer based in Darwin with regular travel to Katherine on a full-time basis.
We are seeking a highly organised individual with experience in WHS and Return to Work practices for an out-of-home care provider with office and residential housing settings. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in development, implement and manage CASPA’s WHS systems and programs
• Continuous review and improvement of CASPA’s WHS systems and programs through appropriate review and audit frameworks to ensure safe methods of work are employed by all staff and risk of injury is reduced
• Report any identified hazards, incidents including near misses or injuries which arise in the course of work, using the systems and/or documentation available for such reporting
• Work with CASPA’s Maintenance staff where WHS issues exist
• Administrative duties in relation to WHS record keeping and reporting responsibilities
• Provide support as required in coordinating Return to Work claims
• Meet deadlines and achieve WHS objectives
• Contribute to a proactive and positive team culture
• Comply with the WHS Act 2011 in carrying out all duties

• Where no qualifications are held, demonstrated equivalent knowledge and vocational experience
• Significant experience in WHS field, particularly in relation to program development, implementation and monitoring
• Computer Literacy
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to deal with a wide variety of employees
• Ability to deal with a variety of day-to-day issues simultaneously
• Current unrestricted drivers’ licence and ability to obtain a working with children and criminal history checks

• Current (post 2012) formal qualifications in WHS
• Ability to develop and deliver training to a range of employees
• Well- developed analytical skills and the ability to develop practical solutions

To obtain a comprehensive overview of the skills and experience required, key responsibilities, and CASPA's hiring process, please thoroughly review the supporting documents, CASPA Recruitment Guide and Position Description, featured within the individual vacancy advertisement webpage (download above for individuals currently viewing the CASPA Careers Website or access by visiting (https://caspacareers.connxcareers.com/Job/ViewJobs).

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Free gym membership to support your well-being as well as a fully established team of therapists and clinicians for your personal well-being support
• CASPA offer wellbeing support through Benestar with free, confidential coaching and support from a team of expert clinicians
• Access to internal and external training opportunities and workplace mentoring
• As a CASPA employee, you can Salary Package up to $15,900 per year for general living expenses plus an additional $2,650 of your pay each year for entertainment benefits such as dining out, hiring a venue, or paying for holiday accommodation. You can also sign up for a novated lease for a new, used or existing car, including the car's financing and all running costs. You can salary package additional amounts under the Remote Area Benefits (certain areas only) and claim back any relocation costs you incur for moving for work-related purposes
• CASPA have a partnership with Summerland Credit Union through their Priority Partner Program. CASPA employees can assess special banking benefits
• CASPA has a partnership with Medibank, and all employees can access benefits and discounts with Medibank
• Comprehensive systems, including a Human Resources Information System and a Central Rostering System
• 11% Super Guarantee
• Annual Appraisal
• Generous Leave Entitlements
• Supervision Sessions

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application via the CASPA Careers Website or, where applicable, the SEEK Website.

Please include a current Resume supported by a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role through addressing the specific criteria detailed in the Position Description and submit your application via the CASPA Careers Website or, where applicable, the SEEK Website at your earliest convenience as applications will be assessed as received. To ensure your application is reviewed, please reference the CASPA Recruitment Guide to compose a suitable submission. 
A comprehensive mandatory Induction and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training will be provided upon commencement.