- Exciting opportunity to learn more about the water industry!
- Inclusive and equitable workplace with a range of flexible work options.
- Lead North East Water’s Health and Wellbeing plan!
The Health & Wellbeing Advisor plays a vital role in supporting our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Plan that enhances both the physical and mental wellbeing of staff.
In this role you will:
Coordinate injury management & return to work programs:
- Provide specialist advice and support on injury management and return to work to staff experiencing work and non-work related injuries and illnesses.
- Drive a pro-active best practice injury management framework focused on early intervention, recovery at work and holistic support.
- Support employees through parental leave planning.
Oversee the implementation our North East Water’s staff wellbeing programs, including:
- Organising and promoting health initiatives
- Musculoskeletal treatment programs
- Skin cancer checks
- Reimbursements for prescription lenses
- Staff immunisations
- Undertaking ergonomic assessments
- Fitness Passport
Proactively promote psychological safety across the business, through:
- Regular site visits and joining toolbox talks with teams
- Overseeing the implementation of Employee Support Officers including chairing the Wellbeing Committee
- Promoting Employee Assistance Programs
- Empowering leaders and teams to foster a culture of care, inclusion and resilience
Support the People, Culture & Safety team through:
- Regularly collaborating with the team to enhance the employee experience and support positive workplace outcomes across the organisation.
- Implementing medical screening processes for new, existing and exiting staff members.
- Developing and maintaining comprehensive inherent role requirement documentation for all roles.
- Ensuring up to date, confidential and secure management of records appertaining to our people.
- Collating information to support a range of People & Culture, and Health, Safety & Wellbeing reports.
For further detail on the role, please refer to the position description below.
Key Selection Criteria
To be in consideration for this position please address in your application how you meet the following key selection criteria:
- Relevant qualification in allied health, safety or human resources and/or substantial relevant experience in an injury management and return to work environment.
- Demonstrated experience in injury management, early intervention and return to work, including supporting employees with work-related and non-work-related injuries or illnesses and coordinating safe, sustainable recovery at work.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in psychological health and safety, including identifying and managing psychosocial hazards, supporting early intervention and promoting psychologically safe and mentally healthy workplaces.
- Highly developed interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, provide sensitive and practical advice, and work collaboratively stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain a working knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations and industry best practice, and their application in the workplace.
We’re committed to creating a comfortable and inclusive environment for all candidates. If you require specific supports or modifications during the recruitment process, please contact hr@newater.com.au in advance so we can make any necessary adjustments.
Position descriptionApply here
Applications, including statements against the key selection criteria, must be submitted via the above online application form before the closing date/time. Applications via email will not be accepted.
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