Workplace Health - Melbourne, Australia - Charterhouse

Charterhouse

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Local Government in the northeastern suburbs | OHS projects & RTW | 3-month contract with the potential to lead to a longer term opportunity
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Flexible hybrid work model | $45 - $50 per hour + super:

Promote expert WHS advice and support to key stakeholders:

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Reporting into the WHS Manager

About the company

A community minded local government authority based in the northeastern suburbs of Melbourne are looking for someone to join their WHS team.

Reporting to the WHS manager and supporting the council to partner with stakeholders across the business to provide and promote expert WHS advice.

Initially this role is a 3-month contract but is likely to be extended and it could lead to permanent work.

The council currently operate a flexible hybrid work model but some travel into the office will be required.

Your key responsibilities include:

Promote and guide managers and staff with WHS management and make recommendations on safety improvements needed to achieve high level hazard controls
Support and contribute to the Return to Work (RTW) program
Complete audits and inspections and advice on compliance and safety improvements
Assist with injury management and return to work plans
Develop and promote WHS communications including, safety alerts and guides on key issues
Coordination and administration of the WHS committee
Developing and completing policy, factsheets and reports
Work to tight timeframes
Assist with WHS investigations
Assist with building, review and implementation of the WHS system including review of safety inspections and audits
WHS project work as required

You will have the following:

A diploma or degree in OHS or related discipline
Significant experience delivering contemporary and practical WHS solutions
Experience or understanding of workers' compensation and return to work obligations
Have a good working knowledge of the OHS Act 2004 and OHS regulations 201
An understanding of the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 201
Ability to compile, analyse and present statistical data

Benefits:

In return you will be rewarded with the opportunity to expand on your local government experience. You will be joining a supportive & knowledgeable team. They embrace flexibility and a diverse work force.

At Charterhouse, we embrace, and value, diversity of culture, working arrangements, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

On behalf of our client, we promote a workplace that actively seeks to include and welcome unique contributions of all people; to embrace and celebrate the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills, and contributions to the workplace.