EOI Safety Business Partner en Helping Hand

Work Type: Permanent Full Time/Part time

There to care. Here for good.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Safety Professional looking to make a difference in the Aged Care Community sector.

Here at Helping Hand we've been a leading provider of aged care in communities across South Australia since 1953. That's a long journey, and we're proud of our stability and strength.

Now, we're on a mission to continue to grow and improve our services and impact, hand in hand with our fantastic team.

A brighter future with Helping Hand, for older people and for you.

You will operate in a self-insured environment and is responsible for facilitating the ongoing implementation, evaluation and improvement of Helping Hand safety management and injury management program across Helping Hand. This position is integral to Helping Hands Self Insurance status, guiding and supporting the organisation in the implementation of our Safety and Injury Management Systems.

You'll also make an impact by:

• Working with key stakeholders in the implementation of Helping Hand's safety, injury, and wellbeing programs, across a variety of site service environments.
• Supporting continuous improvement of the Safety and Injury Management System with a real focus on creating psychologically safe workplaces for our community.
• Providing advice, coaching and support for Managers and Supervisors and injured employees.
   

What you'll bring

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Certificate IV in WHS or (or equivalent qualification / experience)
• Evidence of experience in a health and safety role (within self-insured environment preferred)
• Knowledge of South Australian WHS Act, regulations and codes of practice
• Experience and flexibility working across multiple sites
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance or be willing to obtain one.

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following:

• Internal audit and training qualifications
• Experience within Aged Care or related industry as WHS Officer
• if you have knowledge of the Return to Work Act (RTW SA)

Please click the link below to view the position description:
 

Safety Business Partner

Why Helping Hand?

Here at Helping Hand we truly care about how you are. Here are some of the things we hope you'll love about working with us:

• We are who you are
  At Helping Hand, you'll find real support from teammates and managers who share your values and strengths.
• We are where you are
  Helping Hand operates in over 20 communities across South Australia, where we were born and where our roots will always be.
• We care how you are
  Be part of a kind, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing.

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Be part of a warm, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing
• Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 each year
• Enjoy an additional $2,650 tax free per year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
• 17.5% leave loading
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted private health insurance, plus our Employee Assistance Program
• Get active with our Fitness Passport Program and enjoy discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   

Are you ready to lend a helping hand?

Join us at Helping Hand and help shape your future and ours.

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted, and conducting interviews accordingly.

Apply online today, or to find out more please contact: [email protected]

Current Helping Hand employees must notify their manager of their intent to apply.

Please note, you are required to hold valid NDIS or willing to obtain one. Successful candidates will be required to attend  induction sessions before commencing work.

Helping Hand welcomes and respects the diversity our clients, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.

Helping Hand strongly recommends that all employees receive COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as we work in a high-risk setting and are in contact with vulnerable people.