The Role

This position will ensure work across all businesses to support compliance with relevant legislation/regulations, policies and the implementation of best practice safety management practices.

Independence Australia is a for purpose social enterprise that provides choices for people living with a disability or other personal need, enabling them to regain and retain their independence within a supportive community. We are a social enterprise that uses the profits from the sales of our products to support our community services.

We are offering the following:

• $90,000 + 11% superannuation
• Generous salary packaging tax benefits (pay up to $6,000 less in taxes every year)
• Career progression and development

The Work Health & safety Advisor’s key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement and maintain IA’s Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Management system to ensure compliance with relevant standards e.g., ISO 45001, including the development, consultation, implementation and ongoing improvement of processes and procedures.
• Management of occupational health and safety including surveillance and monitoring.
• Ensure maintenance of current systems and the provision of up to date WHS related policies and procedures for all staff.
• Promote compliance to WHS Management System in accordance with the requirements of legislation, regulation and relevant Australian Standards and guidelines.
• Develop and review policies, procedures and processes to ensure the provision of effective health and safety management systems and programs. 
• Undertake site inspections, incident investigations and internal WHS Audits.

What will make you successful?

To be a standout applicant you will need:

• Tertiary / Postgraduate qualification(s) in Work Health and Safety (WHS) or other relevant;
• 4+ years' experience in a similar role within Health and Safety teams;
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation, regulation, and Standards (e.g. ISO 45001) across Australian States;
• Ability to develop project related documents, preparing reports and monitoring compliance documentation;
• Practical knowledge of risk assessment and development of risk controls;
• Recent experience in supporting and monitoring contemporary safety management system;

What will make a difference for you?

• Help our customers access the products they need to maintain independent living
• Salary-sacrifice options provide significant remuneration benefits
• Engaging team environment with regular team lunches
• To work onsite, being able to interact and engage your team face to face

Please note: Applicants must have full unrestricted Australian working rights and will be required to complete a police check successfully prior to commencement.

If you are interested in a long term career with Independence Australia and want to help drive sustainable growth, click on APPLY NOW!