We are looking for an experienced and proactive Safety, Health and Wellbeing Officer to join our team. This position will make a significant contribution to culture and all matters related to the safety, health and wellbeing of staff, volunteers, clients and stakeholders across all our work environments.

This position is full-time and is based across the Illawarra and Macarthur areas.

Why work with us?

We know that a healthy work life balance supports our staff. We offer flexible work schedules, job share arrangements and part time work. In addition to this we offer:

• Competitive salaries and leave entitlements
• NFP Salary Packaging - $15,900 plus Meal and Entertainment Benefits and Novated Leasing
• Flexible work arrangements for a healthy work life balance
• Corporate Wellness Program
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• Access to free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Journey Insurance
• Additional paid leave over the Christmas period

What you will need

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety (minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety)
• Experience in developing a culture of Safety, Health and Wellbeing across a diverse and complex organisation.
• Experience in developing and evaluating effective WHS plans and strategies
• Experience in building and improving the key elements of an effective WHS management system
• Experience in WHS risk identification and assessments, and collaborating on risk management reviews and actions
• Experience in advising and influencing managers and employees on building a safe, healthy and respectful work environment
• Experience in monitoring and reporting on WHS performance, KPI's and trends to support continuous improvement

About us

CatholicCare is a multi-service agency committed to helping those in need, regardless of religious beliefs, backgrounds or circumstances. Our Vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where human dignity of all is respected and valued. We are in a period of rapid growth and we are always looking for great people to join us!

For more information please contact Kathleen Burgess on 0428 424 633.

CatholicCare Wollongong is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. All employees are subject to probity and pre-employment checks.