Sydney
Shape a safer, healthier workplace by leading WHS, wellbeing and risk initiatives that drive positive outcomes across icare
- Lead WHS, wellbeing and psychosocial risk initiatives
- 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, Sydney CBD location
- Hybrid working environment, salary from $133,348 + super
About the Role
The Health, Safety & Wellbeing Specialist plays a pivotal role in shaping a safe, healthy and thriving workplace at icare. Leading the continuous improvement of our WHS Management System, you will drive impactful health, safety and wellbeing initiatives, oversee incident and psychosocial risk management, and strengthen governance across the organisation.
Working closely with stakeholders across icare, you will influence a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement, using data-driven insights to enhance compliance, mitigate risk and deliver positive outcomes for our people.
The role reports to the Senior Manager, Health, Safety & Wellbeing and works collaboratively with stakeholders across People & Communications and the broader organisation.
Benefits
- A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- icare day – access to an extra day’s leave
- Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities.
- Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Duties
It’s an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as a Health Safety & Wellbeing Specialist you will:
- Lead the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of icare's WHS Management System, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements, contemporary WHS practice and organisational risk appetite
- Lead the incident management framework, including governance, investigation, corrective action management, verification of effectiveness and organisational learning
- Lead the identification, assessment, and management of physical and psychosocial hazards and emerging WHS risks, including those arising from digital work environments, workload pressures, and organisational change
- Lead WHS consultation arrangements including the Health and Safety Committee, ensuring effective worker engagement and compliance with consultation requirement
- Maintain proactive injury management for all and non-work-related ill and/or injury, utilising early intervention strategies
Skills & Experience
- 7+ years' experience in a Work Health & Safety role
- Proven success driving WHS strategy, culture, governance and risk outcomes
- Strong ability to influence stakeholders and deliver organisational change
- Demonstrated experience managing competing priorities in fast-paced environments
- Sound understanding of WHS legislation, compliance and governance frameworks
- Relevant WHS qualification, ideally Diploma level or higher
- Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide clear advice
Culture
We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to our people’s development so the people of NSW can thrive.
About the Company
We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. We make the complex simple, so our schemes deliver better outcomes for people and communities. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work.
- For more information about icare visit our website
- icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted
- We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
- A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.
Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.
