Help us keep Save the Children safe for everyone so we can continue to support the most marginalised and vulnerable children in challenging and complex contexts. Provide guidance and technical knowledge to the business in relation to workplace health, safety and security, building capability and commitment at all levels. Ensure adequate controls and measures are in place and working effectively.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We run programs in Australia and overseas and, if there's a disaster - like an earthquake, drought or conflict - we are there on the ground.

Where you come in:

In this full-time, permanent position, based in Carlton* (or another location - we're flexible for the right candidate) you will help drive cultural and behavioural change to ensure all employees, volunteers, partners and representatives understand health and safety to be everyone's responsibility. Reporting to the Director, People & Culture, you will be a part of the Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) team, responsible for developing a fit-for-purpose WHS system, appropriate for the dynamic contexts in which we operate.

You will make an impact by:

• Promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement
• Increasing capability through targeted and flexible education and training
• Monitoring regulatory and organisational changes, ensuring our WHS system remains current, compliant and effective
• Providing technical support and advice across all levels of the organisation, including providing reporting to the Board
• Overseeing the injury management and return to work specialist
• Building internal networks to raise awareness and accountability for the management of WHS risks
• Supporting in-Country health, safety and security specialists in complying to SCA, local regulations and donor requirements

Does this sound like you?

…You are an experienced WHS Practitioner with expert knowledge of Australian regulatory requirements.  You are pragmatic and demonstrate the necessary strategic and operational leadership and the technical know-how to establish and maintain a strong and safe workplace.

This role requires:

• Significant experience designing, implementing and overseeing WHS strategies in challenging and dynamic contexts
• Demonstrated technical skill, including experience implementing smart technology
• A highly developed understanding of current Workplace Health & Safety legislation and industry standards in Australia (and ideally in international contexts)
• A keen ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels and influence senior leaders and stakeholders
• Tertiary qualification in applied Health and Wellbeing, or equivalent OHS certification

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.

It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

• Opportunity to work on additional projects alongside business as usual
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Agile work environment including working from home
• Pet friendly work environment
• Child friendly work environment
• Full salary packaging benefits
• Additional annual leave

Sound interesting?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply' section.

Position Description - Workplace Health & Safety Manager

*While COVID-19 social distancing restrictions are in place, this role works remotely (i.e. from home or an alternative location). Once the pandemic restrictions are lifted, the role will be based in our office in Carlton or, if an interstate candidate is appointed, an office proximate to their location.

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work. We encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Save the Children Australia supports the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. If you are successful in your application, we will request consent to access HR held information pertaining to your last 5 years of employment. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.