Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager - [Archived Advertisement]

• Inclusive and supportive culture
• Flexible location/work from home
• Be part of a national feminist organisation

Location: Sydney or Melbourne - Hybrid Working – Office + Remote
Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 + Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits
Contract: Full-Time Permanent

Impactful Work: Be part of an organisation that is dedicated to making a future where gender equality is a reality

About Us

For over 140 years YWCA has been at the forefront of gender equality through our housing, community programs and advocacy.â?¯Our five-year plan focuses on making young women’s leadership and women’s housing our priority for gender equity in Australia.

We are seeking an astute Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Manager to lead our safety culture and drive effective health and safety programs, ensuring compliance, reducing risks, and fostering a positive work environment.

What You'll Do

As our Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Manager, you will be YWCA’s go-to expert in safety, playing a crucial role in cultivating a strong safety culture and promoting a supportive, inclusive work environment. You’ll collaborate closely with our leadership team to ensure our safety systems are aligned with best practices. Your responsibilities will include:

• Health, safety and wellbeing support to the organisation, partnering with leaders to provide expert advice on incidents, injury management, return to work, hazard management and team member wellbeing
• Lead and manage Health, Safety and Wellbeing projects, advancing our safe, positive and inclusive culture
• Foster a constructive safety culture, champion our values, and promote employee engagement in safety.
• Ensure that our Health, Safety and Wellbeing policies and practices are up-to-date, compliant, and reflective of best practices

Who You Are

We are looking for a motivated and experienced professional who is enthusiastic about fostering a positive and safe workplace culture. You will have:

• Demonstrated experience in health, safety and wellbeing roles, with a strong understanding of safety systems, risk assessments, incident investigation and worker injury management in a human services organisation.
• Proven ability to provide health, safety and wellbeing guidance and support to leaders on a range of matters.
• WorkCover Accredited Return to Work Coordinator
• Experience in project managing organisational change initiatives and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in preparing reports and business cases using people metrics and analytics to inform decision-making and improve processes.
• Demonstrated passion for Women’s Rights, social change and contributing to an organisation that advocates for equality through influencing and pushing boundaries 

Successful candidates will need to complete the following pre-employment requirements:

• National Criminal History Check
• Valid State-Based Working with Children Permit

Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.  If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

How to Apply

Ready to join a team that makes a difference? We want to hear from you!

Apply by 6 September 2024 by sending your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re the ideal candidate for this role.

Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate.  

Questions? Contact Belinda Harrison at Belinda.harrison@ywca.org.au