• Job Reference No V0157

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Work, Health and Safety Manager to establish, implement, and maintain an effective health and safety management system for the newly formed Better Health Network. This is a stand-alone role which requires a motivated and hands-on professional to manage the day-to-day OHS responsibilities, as well as strategic alignment that will support BHN through transformation and growth.

As the Work, Health and Safety Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Establishing, implementing, and maintaining an effective health and safety management system for BHN including the development and ongoing improvement of processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Fostering a strong safety culture through awareness, education, and communication.
• Leading the OHS Committee and promoting active engagement in safety initiatives with committee members.
• Managing workers compensation claims and return to work processes for BHN (Return-to-Work Coordinator).
• Developing, implementing and managing OHS policies and procedures ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards
• Conducting regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies.
• Establishing and maintaining a comprehensive safety training program for staff
• Investigating accidents, incidents, and near misses, implementing corrective actions for prevention.

Are you passionate about fostering a strong safety culture?

Ideally, you will possess:

• 3-5 Years experience working in an OHS/WHS Manager or similar role, preferably within a large health organisation.
• Tertiary Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in Return-to-Work Injury Management and Workers Compensation
• Comprehensive knowledge of the requirements of OHS and legislation, relevant Codes of Practice, Australian and international Standards and Guidelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work autonomously
• A genuine passion and interest in the health, safety of our people
• Well-developed presentation and report writing skills

In return we offer:

• NFP tax- free salary packaging amount ($18,550 per annum).
• Great Team Culture.
• Family friendly – parental leave, purchased leave
• Monthly ADO
• Flexibility of locations across the BHN Network in conjunction with WFH​

What make BHN tick?

Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community.

BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.

To apply for this role, please click apply now and submit your resume and a cover letter no longer than two pages addressing the following:

• your values alignment
• your skills and experience
• your key skills and expertise against the relevant criteria listed above.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.

For information about the role, please contact Kate Fraser, Director People and Culture on 03 9575 5363 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Work, Health and Safety Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We will be shortlisting applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be contacted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected, so please don’t wait to apply!

A position description is attached.