Harbison is a not-for-profit organisation owned by the community of the Southern Highlands. Harbison was founded by a group of volunteers in the late 1950s to provide local, independent, high-quality care and accommodation for the aged and disabled in the Southern Highlands and surrounding areas.

Today we provide general and specialised care across a range of settings and are one of the largest employers in the Southern Highlands. Harbison is an inclusive employer that values the diversity of its workforce. We exist to support and nurture older individuals to maintain meaning and purpose in their unique lives.

The position:

This role will focus on driving Zero Harm values throughout the organisation by developing and implementing health and safety strategic and operational plans, managing and driving behavioural safety change and providing safety support and advice to stakeholders across Harbison.

The supporting function of this role will encompass facilitation of innovative projects that support sustainability, continuous improvement, and strategic direction of Harbison.

The person:

• Possess tertiary qualifications (ideally in WHS, HR or Business) combined with solid working experience of WHS compliance & risk management requirements in organisations
• Demonstrated experience in influencing and driving change across a diverse organisation
• Ability to work autonomously to determine an appropriate course of action, and solve complex problems to achieve organisational objectives, i.e., implement an effective risk management and audit program
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the knowledge & confidence to provide safety advice to a variety of stakeholders
• Innovative and creative thinker who is solution focused with the resilience to turn challenges into opportunities.

The benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits reducing taxable income (details via accesspay.com.au)
• Free, confidential counselling & wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible days / hours to support work-life balance
• Ongoing training and development, with a commitment to investing & supporting each employee and their chosen career progression.

A Position and Person Specification can be obtained by emailing [email protected], using the subject line: Workplace Health & Safety Project Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For further information regarding the role, please contact People & Culture Coordinator, Jessica Kelly on 02 4868 6200.