Creating a stronger, more sustainable organisation

Title: National Manager, Health, Safety and Environment
Employment: Full Time / Fixed Term (6 months)
Location: Surrey Hills, VIC

As our National Manager Health, Safety, and Environment you will be at the forefront of shaping our Workplace Health and Safety, and Workers Compensation programs, blending strategic vision with operational expertise to lead initiatives that truly matter.

This is an opportunity to influence every level of our organisation and champion the health and safety of our valued employees.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Charge: Evolve and maintain an innovative Workplace Health and Safety Plan, making safety a core priority across our organisation.
• Inspire Change: Coach and mentor leaders across the organisation, empowering them to cultivate a culture of safety and well-being.
• Drive Excellence: Conduct risk assessments, manage hazards, and recommend proactive measures to create safer workplaces for our people.
• Be our Expert: Collaborate with our leaders to minimise the impact of workplace injuries, ensuring timely returns to work and supportive rehabilitation processes
• Make a Difference: This is your chance to make an impact and shape the future of health and safety at Able Australia.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Workplace Health & Safety, and Workers Compensation
• A comprehensive knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice in the States in which Able operates (VIC, QLD, TAS, and the ACT)
• Project management skills with ability to identify safety issues and lead change management initiatives
• An ability to communicate effectively & maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholder to influence and achieve change
• Tertiary qualifications in relevant and related discipline e.g. Workplace Health and Safety, Human Resources.

For further information regarding the role and its requirements, please refer to the position description attached: National Manager Health Safety and Environment Fixed Term 2024.pdf

Benefits of joining Able Australia:

• Freedom to pursue the projects that inspire you & tailor the role to suit your style
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits (pay less tax and take home more earnings)
• Flexible starting times and working from home options, including a 50% WFH policy
• Able Rewards program offering instant discounts to hundreds of online retailers, including Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Airbnb, Hotels, and Flights and more!
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Gym memberships
• 17% annual leave loading (get paid more on your holidays) and additional 2 days of personal leave each year
• Collaborative and positive team environments where your ideas matter
• Continuous support and supervision to enable you to develop your career and progress.
• Our values are Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness and we imbed these values into all of our work practices

About Able Australia

Able Australia is a leading provider of disability services across Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, and the ACT. For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness.

As a registered provider of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), our vision is to enable the people we support to live the life they choose.

How to apply

Please click on the APPLY NOW button and complete the online application form. You will need to upload your resume with your skills and experience. We appreciate the time you have taken to prepare and submit your application and we are committed to responding to every applicant.

We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment period.

You must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

Employment is conditional upon screening checks throughout employment, applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks as required, applicants will be subject to, but not limited to, the following checks: NDIS Worker Screening Check, International Police Check (if applicable), and Right to Work in Australia.

If you have any particular questions regarding the position or need to find out more, get in touch with Yvette Hyde, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at yvette.hyde@ableaustralia.org.au