Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator

• Are you a Health, Safety and Wellbeing champion? Join our us in leading a safe, healthy, and supportive organisation!

At North East Water, we prioritise the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees. Our commitment to zero harm is embedded in every aspect of our workplace, creating an environment free from bullying and harassment. We believe that a healthy and happy workforce contributes to the success of our organisation. Join us in creating a workplace where health, safety and wellbeing are our top priorities!

Check out our safety training ground! https://youtu.be/n40GpGZyiwk

About the role

The Health, Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator will lead, develop, and maintain an environment for our people that is safe, healthy and supports the expansion of our people’s skills and knowledge.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Occupational Health and Safety Management System that is certified against the International Standard ISO45001:2018.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the Health, Safety and Wellbeing team.
• Work alongside the Wellbeing & Injury Management Advisor to support the implementation of psychological safety processes focusing on employee mental health and wellbeing.
• Cultivate a positive safety culture through promoting awareness, safety engagement and accountability.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, and workplace inspections.
• Manage OHS incident reporting and undertake investigations including the development of preventative and corrective actions in consultation with relevant staff.
• Ensure continuous improvement initiatives based on feedback, incidents, or changes in the operational environment.
• Support the Wellbeing & Injury Management Advisor through championing employee wellbeing initiatives, ideas, and programs.
• Assist and support return to work and PIAWE processes.
• Build positive workplace relationships with all stakeholders including contractors, to gain cooperation and assistance in achieving desired outcomes and resolving specialist matters.
• Appropriately handle matters of a sensitive and confidential nature with a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Undertake project and contractor site audits and inspections, including reviewing contractor health and safety plans and inducting contractors as required.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in health and safety, keeping up to date with laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and deliver board reports that highlight health, safety and wellbeing metrics and data.
• Develop policies, procedures, systems, and processes as required to control hazards and risks.

This role is a full-time opportunity, including a monthly RDO and flexible work options.

To view the position description, please visit www.newater.com.au/careers

Key Selection Criteria

• Your proven ability to build a rapport with employees and effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and management, teamed with a high level of communication skills both written and oral.
• Your demonstrated experience in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of OHS management systems and associated safe work procedures.
• Your working knowledge and understanding of the OHS regulatory framework, principles, and practices with the proven ability to investigate workplace incidents or hazards.
• Nationally recognised formal OHS qualification.
• Current driver’s licence.

Working at North East Water

North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:

• Our state-of-the-art regional headquarters,
• Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,
• Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements,
• Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, mentoring and secondment opportunities,
• Annual salary increases and superannuation,
• Paid parental leave,
• Health and wellbeing activities,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Study assistance,
• An array of personal leave options,
• Social club,
• plus much, much more!

Position Information

• An attractive salary range of $104,078 to $116,623 plus 11% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.
• This is a full time, ongoing position.

For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers

• Please ensure to include a copy of your resume, cover letter and your key selection criteria responses with your application.

If you have any position enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Renae Coates, Manager People and Culture in 0436 451 849.

Please note we may choose to interview (and hire) applicants prior to the closing date.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 30 June 2024.