Manager, Work Health and Safety
Job No:
Berry3280
Location:
Richmond
- Join a leading Victorian Not for Profit
- Make an impact in this newly created position
- Salary package $130,000+ (inclusive of super and salary packaging) + Motor Vehicle Allowance
For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. Our Vision for 2022: Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems. We look forward to working with children, young people, families, carers, staff and partners to achieve this vision. Together.
The Opportunity
At Berry Street, the safety of our people is at the heart of our purpose, whether that be children, young people, families, carers or our employees. The Manager, Work Health and Safety will work closely with People and Culture, Organisational Effectiveness and leadership teams of Berry Street to embed a culture of health and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, design, develop and implement a Work Health and Safety multi-year, prevention-led program development plan in consultation with key internal and external stakeholders
- Lead the operationalisation of the Work Health and Safety Program
- Act as the subject matter expert for all health and safety related matters
- Mentor OHS Representatives and support the HR Business Partners through the provision of health, safety and well-being advice
- Escalate high risk OVA issues to Head of Work Health and Safety, Prevention and Recovery and identify key systemic issues
- Management and reporting of incidents, with a focus on OVA;
- Attend OHS, OVA and Well being meetings and provide OHS advice and support throughout the metro and regional areas;
- Work collaboratively with the Work Cover Consultant, insurers and leadership teams to support the Managers with early return to work strategies;
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About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management or related field
- 5+ years’ working in Work Health and Safety within large, complex organisations
- Proven experience developing and leading strategic multi-year health and safety programs
- Ability to work as part of a team member within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to demonstrate high levels of empathy and compassion
- Ability to lead with a mental health and well-being lens
- Experience in a sector where Occupational Violence and Aggression is a high risk is an advantage
The Benefits
- Annual $10,500 Motor Vehicle Allowance
- Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.
- Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.
How to Apply
Applications including Resume and Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the position. Queries to the Talent Acquisition Team on 03 9429 9266.
Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.