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Workplace Health & Safety Lead

• Permanent Full-Time opportunity, or Part-Time for the right candidate
• Based in Kensington - Family friendly work environment with free parking
• 4 weeks of annual leave with 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay

ABOUT US

Ngala has been operating in Western Australia for over 130 years and today we deliver a range of services and programs that supports parents, families, and communities to enhance the wellbeing and development of children and young people. We believe when parents and families are confident and communities are strong, safe, and healthy, children and young people will achieve their full potential.

This is underpinned by our core values of Human Connection, Integrity, Fairness and Creativity.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This generalist role covers all aspects of work health & safety, from the creative to the compliance. Our workforce covers three different industries - early learning, healthcare and community services - making it a unique organisation with plenty of hands-on development opportunities.

Reporting to the People and Culture Manager, you will provide leadership, support and advice across WHS risk management, emergency management, incident investigation and support, injury management and worker's compensation, training, vaccination administration, and monitoring of compliance to internal policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

You will have the opportunity to design, develop and implement Ngala’s WHS strategy and ‘fit-for-purpose’ WHS framework and system, including a framework for psychosocial hazard management and prevention. This will include the review of existing procedures and processes and implementation of improvements through consultation with key stakeholders.

Bring your best self to work every day, and truly make a difference to Ngala and our dedicated workforce, who provide such an important service to the WA community.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a team player, who is creative, resourceful and proactive. Your strong interpersonal and communication skills will support you in engaging with a variety of stakeholders across the organisation, helping to drive positive safety conversations and lead a maturing safety culture.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Tertiary level qualifications in relevant discipline and/or significant experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a work health and safety role.
• Experience in injury management including management of Workers’ Compensation claims.
• A strong understanding of legislation relating to work health and safety, and injury management.
• Experience with the design, development and implementation of WHS strategies, policies and procedures.
• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance (within the last 6 months).

WHY JOIN US 

• Salary Packaging options to increase take home pay!
• Paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks!)
• Discounted Private Healthcare
• Free access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 4 weeks of annual leave with 17.5% annual leave loading
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave of up to 2 weeks
• Refer a Friend Program ($500 for the referrer and $500 for the friend)

If you are an experienced and talented professional looking to create and imprint your personal and professional mark with Ngala, we would love to hear from you.

ENQUIRIES

Please direct any enquiries to Angie Hutchinson, Manager People & Culture on ahutchinson@ngala.com.au.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are due by 5pm, Friday 11 October 2024, however shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Please submit your CV and cover letter by clicking the 'apply' button and follow the prompts.

MORE INFORMATION

At Ngala, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that raising children should be a joyful and rewarding experience.

After 130 years of working with families across Western Australia, Ngala continues to use the latest research and training, alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.

Ngala is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse background, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with a disability.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the traditional custodians of the land where our programs and services operate and pay respect to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation.

To find out more about Ngala visit www.ngala.com.au.