• Are you looking for an exciting and important leadership opportunity?
• Do you want to join a values-based organisation, committed to building a better future for all?
• Is WHS your passion and you are ready for an opportunity to take our experience, knowledge and whole self to work?
• Location: Fairfield (Vic) but flexible across the Wellways footprint for the right person
• Hybrid working arrangements - work from home and office

Wellways is committed to First Nation's reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

Your new opportunity awaits

A specialist role within the People & Culture team, the National Work Health and Safety Advisor provides advice and support to Wellways managers and employees on all aspects of workplace health and safety. This role will follow and act in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, requirements and Wellways values, code of conduct and policies.

The National Work Health and Safety Advisor supports the development, implementation, monitoring and ongoing improvement of the Wellways Workplace Health and Safety System, associated frameworks, management plans, initiatives, relevant policies and procedures.

With strong safety culture at the core of how we work, this role has a prevention and early intervention focus to build the competency and capacity of managers and employees.

About you

You are a contemporary health and safety specialist, and bring a pragmatic, values aligned partnering approach to achieve success in what you do. You have demonstrated experience working in an WHS role in a medium to large organisation, preferably in a health care, not-for-profit or community services organisation.

Additionally, you will have:

• Proven experience in and understanding of interpreting and applying the requirements of the WHS/OHS legislation in the workplace
• Experience and understanding of legislation that applies across different states and territories
• Demonstrated experience in responding to workplace incidences and leading / supporting incident investigations
• Strong working knowledge of supporting injured workers and claims management
• Experience managing Workcover premiums and achieve cost efficiencies through positive safety initiatives
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex issues
• Tertiary qualification in WHS, related discipline or equivalent related industry experience
• Experience in leadership and managing change across health and safety portfolio
• Certificate IV in Training Assessment is desirable
• An approach to safety management that is dynamic organisation with creativity and flexibility
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, build effective relationships, engage with stakeholders and influence positive safety culture across the organisation

About Us

Wellways supports inclusivity and we're proud that our workplace is a place where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 18,000 people across 100+ sites and gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.

Head to our website for more information on employee benefits, the fantastic work we do and to read about our successes, including more about our First Nations reconciliation commitment.

For a confidential discussion about the role and to get a copy of the position description, please contact Nicole Kondogiannis on 03 7020 6743.

The health and safety of Wellways participants and employees is our highest priority and all Wellways roles require mandatory COVID vaccinations. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.