Community Resources’ vision is to build and support thriving communities which value people, planet and the traditional custodians of the land. Our mission is to create jobs that care for people and planet. Our values of being authentic, fair, kind, brave and sustainable uphold our vision and mission. We aim to make a difference by creating jobs that care for people and planet, keep waste out of landfill, grow and distribute fair food, and provide community service to those who need it.

The organisation runs three environmental repair social enterprises – Green Connect, Soft Landing and Resource Recovery Australia – together with a range of community services. Last year we provided jobs for 650 people across Australia, 79% of whom experienced barriers to employment.

Community Resources values Health, Safety and Wellbeing in our workplace. Our goal is to minimise risks to health, safety, and wellbeing in our operations and, to create healthy and safe workplaces. 'Health and Safety' includes the physical and psychological wellbeing of the business and its workers.

We are seeking to employ an incredible Safety and Wellbeing Lead who will operate across the organisation’s social enterprises, community services and business units to provide specialist expertise in safety and wellbeing practices.  

This role provides specialist advice through consultation; will develop and continually improve our safety management plan; consult with and comply with regulatory bodies; and provide reporting that tells a story about our progress.

Essential criteria

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Psychology, or related specialist field
• Certification in Work Health and Safety, Return to Work Coordination, or equivalent experience
• Certificate IV in Training and Evaluation
• White card

Your experience

• Expert knowledge and application of the Work Health and Safety Act, state based WHS legislation and Regulatory environments
• Understanding of complex and varied operational environments and creative methods in appropriately engaging a diverse workforce
• Managing Worker’s Compensation, ideally across multiple states
• Implementation of safety and wellbeing activities which demonstrate culture shift or increased proficiency
• Strength-based coaching and positive safety and wellbeing practices
• Working with culturally and linguistically diverse groups
• Highly developed and relatable interpersonal skills
• Collaboration with employees at all levels
• Commitment and leadership in cultural awareness, values alignment and safety & wellness

We will evaluate applications as they arrive, so get in quick to be part of an amazing team. Please note: we have identified the role as Sydney based but do have flexibility around this, particularly around the Tuncurry / Wollongong areas.

We are an organisation that acknowledges systemic disadvantage and discrimination exist, and one that values diverse experience. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with different abilities, and people re-entering the workforce

You must evidence your right to work in Australia and be willing to undertake a Working with Children Check and Criminal History Check.

To discuss the position further, please contact [email protected] or Claudia Cerroni on 0455 131 670.

Find out more about us by visiting www.communityresources.org.au.