Respect is hiring a
WHS Manager

Summary

Join our team as a dedicated and knowledgeable WHS Manager to lead the safety strategy and execution for Respect, ensuring safe workplaces and minimizing injuries. This permanent full-time position is WFH with travel to sites in Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in OHS
• NDIS Worker Screening Endorsement (or ability to acquire)
• National Police Check

Responsibilities

• Develop a long-term safety roadmap focused on risk reduction and a culture of mindful safety
• Communicate with and engage the workforce in the roadmap, expectations, and benefits of the program
• Drive a strong safety culture that permeates all levels of the organisation, ensuring employees, residents, and families understand its importance
• Develop and implement safety initiatives that create a positive environment for staff and contribute to eliminating work-related injuries and operational incidents
• Oversee the management of workplace injury cases, including associated compensation, rehabilitation, and return to work provisions, ensuring Respect’s best interests are represented
• Review decisions, timeframes, and complaints related to the management of claims
• Escalate significant events to the CEO/CPO/Board and relevant regulatory body as required
• Develop and maintain a risk register and manage the program of work to reduce risk across the business
• Ensure all WHS policies reflect current regulations
• Ensure the WHS team are educated and well versed in all relevant WHS legislation and workers compensation law
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators to be reported at all levels of the organisation
• Analyse data trends and metrics to provide insights and recommendations for improving safety performance
• Develop in conjunction with Organisational Development, and deliver WHS training programs for all levels of staff

Benefits

• Competitive salary and entitlements
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation
• A healthy and positive workplace culture
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities