• Permanent position, Band 6 (circa $93,237 p.a.) plus 11% superannuation
• Values driven organisation
• Ability to make an impact promoting our safety first culture

An exciting opportunity for a Safety & Wellbeing Partner, to deliver outstanding claims and injury management services, and collaborate stakeholders at various levels of the organisation to create a safe work environment and contribute to staff wellbeing.

About the role

Reporting to our Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator, this role will partner with site and business operations managers to provide specialist and practical WHS advice, supporting injured workers and guiding line managers to implement early intervention strategies to facilitate effective return to work programs.

Duties include:

• Provide technical advice and guidance on matters relating to injury management, return to work, and workers compensation.
• Facilitate and manage the rehabilitation process for injured and ill workers in accordance with statutory and company obligations.
• Manage wage payments and payroll reconciliations.
• Provide coaching and guidance of health and safety procedures to staff and management.
• Liaison with external stakeholders including treating practitioners, rehabilitation consultants and workers compensation insurers.
• Prepare reports relating to injury statistics, claims and safety performance, and present data with aim of improving safety culture and practices.
• Promote safety culture and implement wellbeing initiatives across the business.
• Provide secretarial and administrative support in coordinating Workplace Health & Safety Committee meetings across the organisation.

About You

To be successful in this position you will have demonstrated experience and knowledge in injury prevention and management, return to work and workers compensation obligations. You are strong communicator with the ability to influence and promote a sustainable safety culture.

• Tertiary qualification in OHS or comparable discipline and experience.
• Return to Work Coordinator Certification
• Experience in claims and injury management within the Workers Compensation scheme. 
• You are a great communicator with demonstrate ability to build relationships leading to successful outcomes in safety and injury management.
• Allied Health qualification highly desirable but not essential 
• With your knowledge of contemporary WHS issues you will have demonstrated ability to prioritise and influence, delivery of practical Safety and Wellbeing solutions

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How to Apply 

Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Asim Qureshi, Coordinator Safety and Wellbeing on 03 9840 9219.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications close on Wednesday 13 September 2023 at 11:00pm.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.