We're Feros Care, and we're pleased to meet you.

And what we care most about is helping people live healthier, happier, better-connected lives.

Since 1990, we've been making it happen, both for older Australians and people with disability.

We are proud to be Game Changers. Dream Makers. Kindness Champions. Culture Shapers. Vibrant Creator. And it's not just us who thinks so; We've won many awards on the local and international stage for our approach.

We actively seek to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.

We are excited to announce a new opportunity to join our team as a Workplace Health and Safety Officer. Reporting to the Workforce Governance and Safety Manager, this role focuses on developing, implementing, and monitoring systems to ensure compliance with WHS and Environmental Legislation. If you are a seasoned WHS specialist with experience in this field, we welcome you to apply.

This is a permanent full-time role based in our Coolangatta office.

Here's what a typical day might look like for you:

• Develop and publish policies and procedures explaining the management approach to WHS and monitor compliance with these policies.
• Provide input into Organisational Policy and procedures from a WHS perspective and ensure consistency between WHS requirements and broader company policies.
• Ensure mechanisms are provided for effective WHS consultation with all workers.
• Monitor WHS performance including compliance with external regulations and standards and internal policy and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the RTW Coordinator and People Experience team in relation to accident/incident trends/themes to identify root causes and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Work in partnership with business leaders to ensure they are compliant with WHS legislation and Return to Work performance standards.
• Provide advice, assistance, and an expert consultancy service on all aspects of work health and safety matters.

About YOU:

• Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety or Graduate Diploma in WHS or equivalent
• Manual Handling qualification/assessor/trainer certificate or higher
• Proven experience in WHS Officer role.
• Aged Care or Health care experience highly desirable.
• Experience in multiple Internal/External Stakeholder management
• The ability to provide training on relevant OH&S and environmental issues for plant and office personnel.

Join Us and Enjoy These Benefits:

• Non-for-profit Salary Packaging (up to the value of $15,899 per annum tax free) and Meal and Entertainment Packaging (up to the value of $2,650 per annum tax free)
• Extensive training, development, and career opportunities (we will support you to complete additional relevant qualifications and certificates)
• Employee Benefit Discount Program "Reward Gateway" (saving you up to $4,000 per annum across hundreds of retailers)
• Private Health Insurance Discount (Medibank)
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 9 weeks paid parental leave for eligible Employees

If you would like to discuss accessibility requirements, preferred communication methods or other possibilities please contact Mel Berriman on 0438 409 907 Talent team on 07 5669 0559 - Option 3 or email [email protected].

When successful, you will be required to undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and provide evidence of your right to work in Australia.

Feros Care acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of this land on which we work.