About the Opportunity
At PMHC every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Health & Wellbeing Officer to join our team. This role focuses on focuses on supporting our workforce by promoting environments that prioritise physical and psychological wellbeing. Ensures HSW policies, procedures, and systems are understood and actively upheld by all staff and leaders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partnering with leaders and staff to deliver impactful health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Leading injury management and facilitating effective recovery-at-work programs.
- Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and assurance activities to support compliance and continuous improvement.
- Preparing and presenting reports with actionable recommendations.
- Supporting incident investigations and managing cases related to health and wellbeing, injury management, and workers' compensation.
- Analyzing data to produce meaningful insights and reports.
- Promoting safety awareness and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
To succeed in this role you will have:
- Return to Work Coordinator accreditation.
- A Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent combination of qualifications and relevant experience.
- Advanced Return to Work Coordinator or the abiilty to attain.
- Proven experience in a similar health and wellbeing role.
- Strong knowledge of WHS and workers' compensation legislation and practices.
- Qualifications in auditing and investigations (or a willingness to attain them).
- Experience in rehabilitation, recovery-at-work programs, and proactive health and wellbeing initiatives.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety reporting platforms such as DoneSafe.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive mindset focused on identifying efficiencies and driving improvements.
Remuneration and Benefits
Employment Type: Full time, Permanent 35 hours per week
Salary (exclusive of super): Start range of $87,269 to $97,681 depending on skills and experience
Benefits:
- Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
- Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
- Career development opportunities
- Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award plus performance based annual salary review
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Generous employee assistance program
- Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
- Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements
About the Port Macquarie Hastings Region
The region is one of Australia's most enviable locations. We boast a stunning hinterland, kilometres of pristine beaches, national parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries, theatres and a genuine community vibe. The Mid-North Coast is perfect for hiking, surfing, camping, fishing, exploration, sports, arts, theatre, food and wine.
Questions?
If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role please contact Nthan Back, Health Safety and Wellbeing Manager on (02) 6581 8191.
Interested in Applying?
Please complete the application form below and attach a cover letter addressing key requirements of the role no greater than 2 pages, then upload with a copy of your resume.
You will find the position description when you apply for the role.
You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.
Applications Close: Tuesday 19 August at 11:30pm
Notes:
Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.
Please upload documents in PDF format.
We often ask our preferred applicants to complete pre-employment checks. This may include: Reference Checks; National Criminal Police Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working with Children Check Verification.
PMHC's recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email communication notifications are used for but not limited to: application received, interview booking tools, confirmation of interview, request for references/more information, delay notifications, testing/assessments (aptitude/psychometric/industry specific) and application outcomes (unsuccessful before or after interview).
Please regularly check your 'junk mail' or ensure our email address
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Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.
