Workplace Health and Safety Manager

About usWe've been supporting people with a disability since 2007. Specialising in 24-hour disability programs for individuals with multiple and complex needs, we're proud to be a trusted and registered service provider with the NDIA, TAC, DHHS and Worksafe.Our values are flexibility, honesty, reliability, and responsiveness.Benefits & cultureCareChoice is proud to be an EEO employer. We support 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.As a CareChoice employee, benefits you'll be able to take advantage of include:A number of employee wellness platforms including EAP and Care4U, free flu shots and travel discounts.Discounts with major retailers including:Car and Health InsuranceFuelGroceries and foodGas, Electricity, Internet, and Mobile PhonesPet suppliesMovie ticketsOther major retailers such as Catch, Myer, Kmart, Big W, JB Hi Fi plus many more.Monthly Recognition & Reward for Employee of the MonthService Recognition ProgramFree Ongoing training and developmentCareer development opportunitiesFrom the moment you step through our doors, you'll feel welcome and supported to do your best work and really make a difference in people's lives.About the roleThe Work Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace for all CareChoice staff including offices, SDA, CareChoice homes, residential houses, and other various locations.Together with your expertise and in-depth knowledge of occupational health and safety and workers' compensation legislation, you will be passionate about ensuring a safe workplace and instilling a culture of safety and wellbeing within the whole organisation.Key components of the role include:Identifying WH&S issues across the business and implementing mitigating strategies Working with key stakeholders in the organisation to ensure compliance with organisational policy and legislative requirementsProviding input and review of OH&S policies and proceduresUndertaking risk assessments within office and client accommodation sites, and monitoring controls for effectivenessMonitoring ongoing safe work practices and strong safety culture by inspecting worksitesFollow up incidents and incidents reports in regard to staff health and wellbeing and provide recommendations for improvement and risk mitigation.About youTo be successful in this position it is essential you have:Minimum 5 years' experience in leading safety, safety culture development, injury management and wellbeing programsExperience implementing WHS management systemsExperience undertaking WHS audits and investigationsA sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 legislation, NDIS Practice Standards and Equal Opportunity Principles. An understanding of manual handling risks and emergency management responseCurrent/unrestricted driver's license and willingness to travel periodically around VictoriaExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenExcellent computer literacy and high level of administrative skillsCurrent First Aid and CPR qualificationDesirable:Previous experience working within a similar role in the disability, community services or aged care sectors. AUD Australia - VIC Melbourne - All locations Clayton South 3169