• Full Time, Permanent Role
• Location: Sydney, NSW
• Great Salary Starting at $112,000 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and enhancing employee well-being? We are seeking a dedicated WHS Wellbeing Specialist to join our team and support our mission of fostering a safer and healthier workplace.

In this crucial role, you will leverage your expertise in SafeWork Australia Model WHS legislation, state-based WHS legislation, and the SafeWork Australia 'Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work - Code of Practice 2022' to address and manage psychosocial hazards in the workplace.

Collaborating closely with the hiring People Leader, you will ensure reasonable adjustments are made to safeguard employees from physical and psychological conditions. You will play a key role in developing and implementing supported Return to Work (RTW) plans for workers recovering from physical injuries or psychosocial incidents, utilising insights from our Risk and Incident reporting system, WHS Business Partners, Workers Compensation advisors, and HR Business Partners.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Understand and apply SafeWork Australia Model WHS legislation, state based WHS legislation and SafeWork Australia 'Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work - Code of Practice 2022'
• Assist with building and driving a psychosocial and wellbeing safety strategy as part of our health, safety and wellbeing strategy, to all business units
• Build strong relationships and support internal people leaders with implementing preventative strategies
• Identify via the Risk and Incident reporting system, WHSBP's, Workers Compensation advisors or HRBP's where a current worker requires a supported RTW plan to assist them with a safe return to work after a physical injury or a psychosocial incident that has impacted the worker
• Ensure that HR/ IR Business Partners are engaged where there may be HR/ IR matters or issues that require advice
• Maintain and report on regional/ state and business unit data and statistics to the National WHS & Wellbeing manager
• Contribute data and statistics to Executive and Board reports as required to meet business needs
• Undertake team meetings with regional/ area managers and their teams to discuss identified hazards, undertake risk assessments and support implementation of controls
• Support the talent and attraction team (TA) with safety and wellbeing strategies for identified non-work-related injuries for new workers and work closely with the hiring People Leader

Requirements for Success

• Diploma in WHS or similar tertiary education
• Counselling/ psychology qualifications desirable
• Cert IV in Assessment and Workplace Training
• Experience or a keen interest in working with psychosocial injuries
• Thorough understanding of Psychosocial hazards, risks, relevant legislation and the Code of Practice: managing Psychosocial hazards at work
• Demonstrated experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and influence decision making
• Existing working knowledge of current health & safety legislation and workers compensation process

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks.

Our Culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] using the subject line: WHS Wellbeing Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including; Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

How to Apply

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Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you