Health, Safety And Wellbeing Advisor, Aruma

Aruma

Location:
Australia, Wollongong

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

An exciting, permanent full-time opportunity has opened up for a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor at Aruma. Reporting directly to the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing essential Work Health and Safety (WHS) guidance to Aruma's dedicated Managers and staff. This role offers a unique chance to make a real impact, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our teams across diverse service areas. If you're passionate about creating safe work environments and thrive in a supportive team setting, we want to hear from you!

Job Responsibility:

Enhance HSW knowledge among teams by informing, educating, mentoring, coaching and supporting the advancement of HSW practices and zero harm
Ensure Managers and frontline employees have the information, tools, development aids and support they need to manage positive HSW outcomes
Provided expertise effectively balancing potential Workplace Health and Safety risks with consideration for other relevant legislative and human rights requirements for our customers
Ensure safety-related incidents are investigated and resolved appropriately within organisational KPI timeframes, including implementation of recommendations and corrective actions to minimise re-occurrences
Work with trainers to ensure mandatory safety related training takes place and advise on the development and effectiveness of the training

Requirements:

Tertiary Qualification in Work Health and Safety
A detailed understanding of audit and certification processes
Qualification or relevant experience in using and completing WHS specific investigation methods and tools, such as the ICAM methodology
Must demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and be detail oriented
A detailed understanding or willingness to learn about the National Disability Insurance Scheme, the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Practice Standards, the Quality Indicators and a comprehensive understanding of the Reportable Incidents Scheme
Adept in influencing, relationship building and stakeholder management skills
Well-developed written and oral communication adaptable to the specific needs of individuals or groups - including liaison, negotiation, and the ability to create professional standard reports
Experience in developing decision-making insights and persuasive presentations to senior stakeholders
Skilled at navigating a complex organisation, forging relationships, and managing through influence rather than direct authority as required
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise workload, handle multiple tasks and work efficiently and effectively to deadlines and respond to multiple and diverse stakeholders
Well-developed computer skills – MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point
SharePoint, Office 365, including the capacity to learn new systems
Empathetic and compassionate, with a keen understanding of diverse experiences
Hold current or willingness to obtain relevant regulatory requirements (as per role and/or State)
A current Australian driver’s licence, good driving record and the ability to travel Nationally as required

What we offer:

Salary Packaging: Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free
Fitness Passport: Access to subsidised Gym membership
Employee Assistance Program: Free confidential service including Money Assist, Legal Assist, Family Assist and Nutrition/Lifestyle Assist
Discounted Health Insurance: Access to a range of discounted health and wellness services through Bupa
Recognition & Rewards: Recognition for your hard work through BRAVE Reviews and our annual BRAVE Awards night
Job Satisfaction: Through making a real difference in peoples’ lives within a values-driven organisation

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 21, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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