Workplace Health & Safety Advisor

We are looking for a highly skilled Part Time (3 day per week) Workplace Health & Safety professional to support the WHS function across Windermere.

At Windermere, we believe that everyone is someone in our community, and this applies to those we assist and to those who work with us.

We aim to ensure consistently safe workplace practices are implemented organisation wide to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of employees, students, contractors and the community.

We respect, value and celebrate diversity. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive environment where our people, and our visitors feel respected and valued.

Why work at Windermere?

We are committed to outcome-focused care for children, families and individuals and to making a positive difference in the community.

As well as tailored support services for individuals and families, Windermere provides a varied scope of services to support disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Windermere offers a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing. 

Staff Benefits

This is where we stand out from the crowd!  Windermere offers staff a wide range of unique benefits beyond the salary.

• Flexible Ways of Working – home, in the office or combination of both
• Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)
• Employee Referral Program ($500 per successful referral)
• Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52, 51/52)
• Study Leave and opportunities for professional development
• Multi-Tiered Leadership Program
• Generous salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment)
• Staff discount program for everyday items (groceries, petrol, fashion and fitness, health insurance)
• Ceremonial Leave 
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Recognition Program

Windermere care about staff and strive for continuous improvement, which is why we regularly ask our staff and consumers about what we can do better. In our latest staff survey 95% of respondents said they are “happy to tell their family and friends they work at Windermere” and 95% agree “staff are welcome regardless of age, cultural background, race, religion, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation”.   

Now, let’s talk about this exciting opportunity!

This is a 3 day per week permanent role is a truly rewarding opportunity for someone with a professional background in workplace health and safety and a strong track record in stakeholder engagement and prioritizing safety and wellbeing. It will form a vital part of the People & Capability team with a flexible/hybrid working model; working both from home and onsite from our Head Office in Narre Warren / Pakenham. 

The pro rata (.6) salary range for this role is between $52,703 and $56,713 pa. Due to Windermere being a not for profit organisation a Salary Packaging benefit of up to $15,900 is available to our employees.  

If this benefit is maximised the take home salary for this role is from $1,860 to $1,980 per fortnight* and the equivalent pro rata salary in the marketplace is between $59,346 and $64,085.  *Note – this will depend on your personal circumstances.

The Workplace Health & Safety Advisor will be required to:

• Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and work practices that will assist Windermere to meet all appropriate legislative Occupational Health and Safety requirements and provide a safe and healthy work environment. 
• Assist to promote and encourage management and staff to actively participate in OHS programs.
• Facilitate activities of the OH&S committee, including preparing agenda, minutes, scheduling meetings, developing reports and assisting the Chair.
• Assist in coordination of Work Cover related administration 
• Lead a coordinated response to State of Disaster or State of Emergency implemented by the Victorian State Government
• Leading all the staff communications in emergency or crisis situations
• Responsible for the ongoing upkeep and development of Emergency Management Plans (EMPs) at each site
• Any other WHS responsibilities as required

Key Selection Criteria

Our ideal candidate has:

• Tertiary or vocational qualification in Work Health & Safety, Public Health, Primary Health Care and/or equivalent experience in this field or similar
• Minimum 2 year experience in a comparable experience
• Well-developed risk awareness, analyses and mitigation skills.
• Proven track record of engaging, consulting and influencing key stakeholders on complex matters
• Demonstrated skills in reporting and developing action plans, guidelines, policies and procedures 
• Current Victorian Drivers’ License and willingness to travel to various Windermere offices as & when required
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Proven interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet timelines, targets and other key deliverables
• Ability to use all relevant technology including tools enabling mobility and working remotely
• Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks 

If this job excites you, then click the “Apply Now” button to view the detailed Position Description and submit your application. Please also ensure you address the Key Selection Criteria in your application letter.

If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment, interview or onboarding process please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist via phone +613 8794 1311 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Workplace Health & Safety Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Windermere is committed to equity & equality for consumers and employees, this by building diverse and inclusive services and work environments, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy 2021 to 2024 as we seek to provide a diverse workforce at all levels.