Work Health and Safety & Facilities Manager

Job Description

Work Health and Safety & Facilities Manager (JOB-322396) Location: Sydney, AustraliaSector: Health & SafetySalary: $125,000.00 to $130,000.00 per annum Knowmore Legal Service is a nationwide service, supporting victim-survivors of childhood abuse and the Stolen Generations in accessing legal redress and justice. We offer free, confidential services to help victim-survivors navigate their compensation and redress options, through the National Redress Scheme, Victims of Crime Compensation Schemes, and the Territories Stolen Generation Redress Scheme. Our team provides free legal assistance, financial counselling, social support and specialised cultural support for First Nations people. With a trauma-informed and culturally safe approach, we empower victim-survivors to make informed choices on their path to healing and justice. WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER WHO HAS: Proven experience in managing workplace health and safety, preferably in a trauma impacted environment In-depth knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry standards across multiple jurisdictions Strong understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with employees, management, and external stakeholders Proven ability to develop and deliver health and safety training programs ABOUT THE ROLE: Working in the People and Culture Team you will helicopter between strategic and operational and work on the following key areas: Policy development and implementation Risk management Training and Support Incident Management Safety Culture and Promotion Compliance and Reporting Facilities Management, as pertaining to WHS WHAT WE OFFER: Our work is underpinned by our values of respect, teamwork, courage, integrity and innovation. We aim to have a culture where the values drive and underpin everything we do. We know that in working with people who have experienced trauma it is important that our workplaces and employment conditions are also trauma informed. Our workplaces provide time out spaces for our people to take a break and recharge. There are couches, puzzles and always food! We provide the following benefits: General leave entitlements, with shut down between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day without deduction from your annual leave 17.5% leave loading on annual leave Not-for-Profit salary packaging options through our provider including general expense, parking, novated lease, and meals and entertainment programs Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid arrangements of 2 days working from home, pro-rated for part time (following a qualifying period during probation and assessment of the home office environment) Access to paid regular external supervision, in addition to regular work supervision Generous professional training and development opportunities in addition to our core training requirements Access to EAP Additional 0.5% superannuation on top of the guaranteed rate WHAT OUR STAFF SAY ABOUT US: “Highly supportive, safe, collegial and relaxed environment” “The strength and resilience of our clients is incredibly empowering. I am grateful every day for the opportunity to support them on their healing journey and advocate for justice.” “Meaningful, dynamic, supportive” “The work done at Knowmore is fulfilling in the sense that you know at the end of the day, all your hours and energy are going into making just that little bit of positive difference in someone's life. This is made even better from the workplace culture which prioritises mental wellbeing.” Want to know more? If you want to have a chat about Knowmore and the role, please call Jill Waite, Head of People and Culture on 07 3218 4504. To apply please provide a cover letter which outlines how your experience can contribute to this role and your CV. There is no closing date. Applications will be assessed as received. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of diversity to apply. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people from multicultural backgrounds, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals with diverse abilities and experiences. Your unique perspective is valued here. Please no calls from Recruitment Agencies as we don’t need your assistance to fill the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr