Workplace Health & Safety Coordinator

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative – Corporate Services now have the following position vacant. 

Full time - 38 Hours per week

This role plays a vital part in fostering a culture of safety and wellbeing within Rumbalara, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting continuous improvement in safety practices.

• Provide comprehensive knowledge and guidance to the Rumbalara team and associates to guide workers across our safety systems and continue on best practice methods to support the Organisation. 
• Support the Safety Manager in developing safety strategies, initiatives, and programs within the organisational framework to enhance performance and encourage and foster a proactive safety culture in all aspects. 
• Collaborate closely with team members and management to define role accountabilities and enhance understanding of safety, health, and environmental obligations effectively. 
• Provide advice and recommendations that will deliver guidance on all Work Health and Safety (WHS) matters.
• Coordinate WHS activities and ensure compliance across all sites, operations, and functions of Rumbalara.
• Promote wellbeing and positive health outcomes to nurture our distinctive culture and prevent injuries in all organisational operations and events.

What do you need to apply?

• Understanding and commitment to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture.
• Formal qualifications (or four years progressive work experience) in one or more of the following fields: OH&S, workplace injury management, Emergency Planning.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge, understanding and experience in OHS and/or Workers Compensation including relevant Acts, Regulations and codes of practice.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the implementation of OHS Management systems in a large, multi-site organisation and the ability to contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of such systems.
• Completed or willing to undertake the WorkSafe Endorsed Return to Work Coordinators Course and have demonstrated experience in injury management and return to work planning. 

Benefits 

• ACCHS Award Grade 6/7 (Above Award will be considered based on qualification and experience). 
• 11% Superannuation with choice of fund
• Salary Packaging is a benefit of $15,900 available for Part or Full Time Employees
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program 
• Professional development opportunities

The successful applicant will be subject to reference and background checks including National Police Check.

For further information or to apply: Please email: ************@raclimited.com.au 

or visit https://rumbalara.org.au/careers/

Your application must include: Your current resume, and a cover letter addressing the following questions.

1. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge, understanding and experience in OHS and/or Workers Compensation including relevant legislation, Codes of Practice and Guidelines.

2. Demonstrated experience in workplace consultation and the provision of technical advice in Occupational Health & Safety and/or Workers Compensation

3. Demonstrated experience and understanding of the implementation of OHS Management systems in a large, multi-site organisation and the ability to contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of such systems.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.