Risk and WHS Coordinator

Job Description

Job Category: Allied Health, Other, People & Culture, Services Administration Our Purpose and Ambition NextSense is a not-for-profit organisation supporting people with vision or hearing loss across Australia. We work with children, adults, and their families, providing a holistic approach to hearing services for newborns through to people over 90 years old, and helping children who are blind or have low vision to develop the right skills, mobility, and independence to confidently explore their world. NextSense has been breaking boundaries since 1860, and we’ve been expanding our services ever since. Today, we deliver world-class education (both to children with sensory loss and to professionals in the field), cochlear implants, allied health services, therapy, research, and clinical services to children and adults. We’re a registered NDIS provider, working with our clients to achieve their own goals and potential. We’re committed to research and innovation; harnessing the latest technologies and new ways of thinking and educating the next generation to lead the way in hearing and vision services. We are currently creating a world-leading centre for innovation on-site at Macquarie University that represents a new era for hearing and vision loss. This nationally significant social infrastructure project will be a place to nurture, trial and share new ideas and form new partnerships that will drive better outcomes for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or have low vision. Job Description The Role NextSense has an exciting opportunity for a Risk and Work, Health & Safety Coordinator to join our team at Macquarie. This is a permanent full-time role, working 38 hours per week across 5 days and reports directly to the Director of People & Governance. You’ll make a difference in this role by: What we can offer you Competitive remuneration 100% salary packaging allowing you to increase your take-home pay Extensive personal/carer’s leave 2 weeks paid leave over Christmas in addition to 4 weeks annual leave Paid parental leave of 14 weeks for primary carer and 6 weeks for secondary carer Access to industry-leading education and professional development Collaborative work environment Wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program Desired Skills and Experience To be successful in this role you'll need to demonstrate you meet the following selection criteria: A qualification in Work Health & Safety, Risk Management and/or a related field Experience in developing and implementing WHS management systems Experience in WHS risk management Strong understanding of relevant WHS legislation and regulations Experience in enterprise risk management Experience in conducting WHS audits and inspections Experience in developing and delivering WHS training Strong understanding of the Australian regulatory landscape Experience and/or understanding of relevant state and territory-specific WHS legislation and regulations requirements in NSW, QLD, Northern Territory, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, and South Australia Experience in the not-for-profit industry Certification in risk management or a related field You are obliged to become familiar with, and comply with child protection policies and legislation, as amended from time to time. We’re here to help. If you have any further questions please reach Neha Sharma, Director of People & Governance at NextSense is a child safe organisation, candidate compliance with child protection legislation is essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr