AddressAbout the Role
We are seeking an experienced Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) Consultant who will be based at our Central Office in Burswood. The right Candidate will be responsible for the WH&S for Aegis Group consisting of 30 Facilities, employing in excess of 4500 staff. In addition the Consultant will be responsible for the WH&S functions across Aegis Health. Aegis Health has evolved from the Aegis Groups’ extensive experience in care provision, applied to the development of a unique and innovative Health Care Services. Located in the brand new Murdoch Square, these integrated Health Services consists of a Medihotel, Mental Health Inpatient Services, Day Surgical Services, General Practice and Urgent Care Centre. As part of our People & Culture leadership group you will be an active contributor to the group’s performance, continuous improvement, positive culture and strategic direction.
As an integral part of the team, you will:
- Provide a commercial and strategic focus in leading the Aegis groups WH&S functions.
- Develop, implement and provide ongoing management of comprehensive integrated WH&S systems.
- Provide specialist advice to both management and staff.
- Implement monitor and review group wide WH&S requirements, ensuring legislative and regulatory compliance are fully met.
- Proactively identifies, investigates and reports on group wide safety issues and potential risks and manages the system of risk control.
- Audits the groups compliance against WH&S standards and requirements and provides support with any corrective actions.
- Provides support and oversight into Injury Management coordinator, providing support in complex injury Management and fitness work cases to determine and establish effect strategies.
- Review and maintain Aegis Emergency Response plan and testing emergency response procedures.
About Aegis
The Aegis Group has been providing quality care services to West Australians for 40 Years. We are committed to excellence through imagination and innovation – providing a quality life for those who live in one of our 30 care Facilities in WA. Aegis is our States largest Residential Aged Care Provider.
Our culture of coaching and continuous improvement means not only will you get to work in a challenging and rewarding environment - but also within a company that fosters the growth of all employees.
While working at Aegis, we will provide you with a range of benefits including:
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Comprehensive orientation program.
- Employee discounts from several trusted businesses and an employee assistance program.
Requirement of role
- At least 5 years proven experience working across all aspects of the WH&S functions.
- Strong contemporary knowledge of best practice in WH&S, injury management and Workers Compensation.
- Proven skills in policy and procedure development and implementation.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to bring people with you, to effect change.
- Excellent knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks.
- Proven ability to conduct investigations, determine ‘root cause’ and develop commercial and practical solutions.
- Possession of a relevant tertiary qualification.
Please click the “Apply” button if you meet the criteria and see a future with Aegis as a valuable member of our diverse team of staff, dedicated to the care of our elderly.
