Senior P&C Advisor, Wellbeing Health and Safety

Job Description

Care Quality and Safety Commission The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (the Commission) was formed on 1 January 2019. We work to improve the lives of older people by maintaining the integrity of the aged care system. As the single independent regulator of Australian Government aged care services, we offer a variety of interesting and challenging jobs across most capital cities. It is an exciting time to join the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, with major reforms underway to improve aged care in Australia. You will be contributing to our role as the national regulator to safeguard and protect older Australians receiving aged care services. About the Wellbeing, Health and Safety team: The Wellbeing, Health and Safety (WHS) team aims to create a safe and healthy workplace that nurtures and supports the health and wellbeing of our staff. The team ensures the Commission complies with our legislative WHS duties and requirements, proactively manages physical and psychosocial risks to health and safety in our work environment and delivers Commission-wide wellbeing initiatives. About the Role As part of the WHS team, the APS6 Senior P&C Advisor position supports the Commission’s business areas in the effective management of health, safety and wellbeing in the workforce. In this role, you will proactively manage physical and psychosocial risks, provide high-level advice, support and assistance on health and safety matters, manage hazard and incident investigation and resolution processes and/or deliver wellbeing initiatives. You will play a key role in supporting the health and safety of our staff and work collaboratively to achieve our strategic wellbeing outcomes. Position Duties Support Commission compliance with WHS legislation and regulations Provide accurate and timely health, safety and wellbeing advice and support to staff and managers Oversee psychosocial and physical risk management and implementation of control measures Manage the incident and hazard identification and reporting process, including stakeholder engagement, incident/safety investigation and corrective action management Undertake efficient and effective delivery of injury management supports and reasonable adjustments relating to health and/or safety issues Develop and review WHS frameworks, policies, procedures and intranet content Support development and implementation of a psychosocial risk framework Oversee workplace contact officer networks and functions Promote wellbeing, health and safety within the Commission, deliver presentations and awareness raising activities Actively manage procurement and contractual relationships with external rehabilitation and health services providers and relevant suppliers Maintain consistent and effective records and produce accurate data and reports via proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite Supervise a small team including planning, coordinating workload and capability uplift Position Eligibility Requirements (Selection Criteria) : Qualifications in HR/WHS and/or equivalent experience working in a Health and Safety or Wellbeing role An understanding of relevant WHS legislation in the Australia Public Service environment High level communication, relationship building, interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to coach and educate leaders on best practice people management Strong analytical, problem-solving and dispute resolution skills High level organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to effectively prioritise Ability to support strategic direction and understand business challenges and drivers Self-motivated, cooperative team-player with integrity, drive and resilience High level skills using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, ability to use HR systems and to manage confidential and sensitive information Position Notes: Salary offered will be between $92,970 - $104,883 per annum depending on skills and experience. In addition, 15.4% superannuation will be paid. Only candidates who hold Australian citizenship can apply. Appointment is conditional on successfully completing a national police check. Non-ongoing opportunities will be offered for varying periods with the option to extend to a total of 24 months. Merit Pool established through this selection process may be used to fill this or future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies. In your application, please provide a statement of claims against the position eligibility requirements (selection criteria) in no more than 600-words , including what strengths you would bring to the role, and a copy of your CV. Please complete the application and submit by 11:59PM Tuesday, 18 February 2024 (AEDT) . Please contact our recruitment team on (02) 9633 3262 or for assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application. Diversity and Inclusion The Commission is committed to fostering a workplace with flexible work arrangements to support a diverse, respectful and inclusive culture for all staff. The Commission recognises the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and is committed to the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan . Further information: For further information about the Quality Commission, office locations and other related resources, please visit . #J-18808-Ljbffr