Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

About Us

SSI is a national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia. With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.

SSI supports individuals, children, families and communities via a range of vital human services from settlement support of newcomers and refugees through to programs in employment and education and health wellbeing and social supports for all Australians, new and old.

About the Role

As the Work Health & Safety Specialist, you will partner, consult, educate and provide specialist advice and guidance to managers and staff on all things WHS to contribute to a safe working environment, whilst driving initiatives across the business to make SSI a safe place to work.

Reporting to the WHS Manager, you will be pivotal in driving SSI Groups’ WHS strategy and promoting a safety culture. Your role will involve creating an environment where people are inspired to generate ideas and solutions and create a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement initiatives in line with the SSI WH&S Plan that mitigate risks, builds leadership capability, and drives a safe work environment.
• Assist key stakeholders to implement effective strategies, plans and control measures within program and functional areas.  Provide current legislative advice as required
• Ensure Safety policies and procedures are maintained and fit for purpose
• Coordinate SSI’s Safety Committee to ensure effective and engaged members
• Manage First Aid and Fire Warden registers, participants and ensure appropriate training is provided
• Deliver safety audits, workplace assessments and reviews & communicate findings
• Work with Facilitates to coordinate offices for inspections and assessments and attend as required
• Manage reasonable workplace adjustments requests, procedures, and process
• Injury Management and Workers Compensation including management of claims and establishing RTW plans in conjunction with the manager and their HRBPs
• Identify risks and hazards and develop mitigation strategies
• Produce management and board reports to show trends in emerging issues and resolution strategies

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or experience in Workplace Health & Safety
• Knowledge and experience with the WH&S Act, regulations and standards within a diverse setting
• 5+ years’ experience in a relevant, similar role
• Ability to build strong partnerships with stakeholders to influence, consult and deliver outcomes
• High Level of written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to prioritise with a can-do attitude and solutions focus
• Passion and Commitment to Safety and a continuous improvement mindset

About our Benefits

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
• Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office, including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnight.
• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process

At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

Our commitment to Diversity: 

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

To Apply:

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Should you require further information about the role please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Workplace Health & Safety Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at [email protected].