Safety Assistant

The Opportunity

• Full Time and Permanent 
• $63,000-$65,000
• Flexible arrangements (reviewed within probation)
• Ongoing development opportunities

We have an exciting opportunity at HenderCare for an experienced Safety Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis. The Safety Assistant is crucial to our organisation and is responsible for safeguarding of team members and service recipients of HenderCare. 

The team is engaging and supportive to ensure you're able to reach your full potential. You'll work alongside colleagues with supportive management who are dedicated to your development and success. 

About the Role

As the Safety Assistant you will support the implementation and maintenance of safety protocols and procedures to mitigate risks and promote a safe working environment. You will collaborate with team members within the Governance, Risk and Compliance Department as well as other colleagues within the organisation as needed to implement safety processes and to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.  

Some of your responsibilities will include: 

• Conduct safety inspections to identify hazards, assess risks, and ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
• Monitor the Safety and Risk Assessment register, complete evaluations, and escalate issues as necessary.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements, office inspections, and maintaining safety compliance for audits.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and updates of emergency response plans and related documents.
• Implement a continuous improvement process in all operations in line with the organisation’s directives, including identifying systems and processes improvements.
• Collaborate within the team to manage hazard incident reports on organisation’s Governance, Risk and Compliance software (ionMy) as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about Safety with the ability to implement risk mitigation strategies. You will also possess a high level of time management skills and exceptional customer service is an absolute requirement as is the ability to multitask and work well in a high-pressure environment.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey safety procedures and navigate conversations with relevant stakeholders. 
• High-level problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to navigate various internal systems effectively.

Highly advantageous if you hold a Certificate IV in Health and Safety or Occupation Health and Safety. A Fire Warden/First Aid Certification will be advantageous but not essential.

Welcome to HenderCare

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of all that we do – enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is the investment in talented, caring, and passionate people. We champion diversity and equality, foster a culture of respect and support, and provide growth and developmental opportunities for you to reach your full potential throughout your career.

So, why work at HenderCare?

• Competitive pay
• Inclusive and supportive leadership
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing services and corporate discount packages
• Work-life balance and flexible arrangements

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio-economic background. 

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.

Apply Today!

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and would like to apply for this exciting opportunity? 

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• Attach your resume and include a cover letter of no more than two pages.

We are actively looking to fill this role and reserve the right to shortlist, interview, and appoint applicants while this advertisement is open; therefore, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday, 27 May 2024.