At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

With over 10,000 employees and volunteers working across more than 300 sites, our services are in the areas of aged care, disability, community services and chaplaincy.

About the role:

Reporting to the Head of WHS, Uniting is about to embark on a new Enabling Safety journey, and we are looking for those who can effectively partner with the business, implement change and embed best practice.

With a focus on our Southern NSW operations you will primarily be based in the Wollongong or surrounding area.  Uniting offers flexible work arrangements that include working from home or flexible hours, but connectivity to the team and other corporate teams are important, so we do require travel to the Sydney CBD office once a fortnight. Main focus of the role is to implement WHS Improvement strategies, support the roll-out of our new management system and other programs / processes across a variety of locations in Southern NSW and ACT.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Support the business to continuously improvement safety performance through active engagement of the frontline in good work design and identifying and implementing practical solutions.
• Contribute and support the identification of corrective actions arising from incidents, risk management and compliance assurance activities
• Provide expert advice to identify and implement effective risk controls
• Drive early intervention and reporting of safety concerns

Skills and experience:

• Familiar with Enabling Safety / Safety Differently principles and practices
• Skilled at navigating a complex organisation, forging strong relationships, and managing through influence rather than direct control
• Utilise active learning methodologies to assist or facilitate the learning from concerns, near misses, incidents as well as exceptional performance.
• Interpret and practically apply WHS legislation, codes of practice and industry standards where required to support local teams.

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate.

Further to this we offer:

• Chance to deliver significant organisational change and improved outcomes
• Become a trusted SME advising and adding value to the business
• Ongoing professional and personal development opportunities.
• Work within an organisation that has a positive impact on our clients and the communities in which they live.

You will be part of a fun and friendly supportive team, feel valued and work in a fast-paced environment for a progressive organisation.  Uniting is a phase of growth and transformation; the latter may lead to opportunity to grow with us! Salary packaging option and a level of flexibility is offered.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a national Police check, working with children check, working with vulnerable people check and reference checks.

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer. Uniting supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.