Workplace Health and Safety Officer

Are you passionate about promoting safety and well-being in a culturally rich environment? We are seeking a dedicated Work Health and Safety Officer to join GEGAC.

Your expertise will help create a safe and supportive workplace for all, fostering an environment whee cultural identity is celebrated and protected. If you’re committed to making a meaningful impact and enhancing the health and safety of our community, we want to hear from you!

Organisational Profile

GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria. Consisting of about 160 staff, GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability and Early Childhood Education.

GEGAC advocates for the self-determination of the Aboriginal community by prioritising services that enhance social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, with culture at the heart of everything we do.

Position Purpose

Working within the Strategy and Compliance Division and reporting to the Quality and Compliance Manager, the Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) Officer will work across all areas of GEGAC to provide advice, support and coaching on WHS best practice and risk management. The position will also contribute to the development and review of polices, processes, procedures and initiatives within the organisation that support a Healthy and Safe workplace and provide Quality reporting on WHS activities.

Key Selection Criteria 

• Demonstrated experience responding to and investigating workplace safety incidents.
• Demonstrated ability to write reports.
• Demonstrated ability to audit processes.
• Familiar with the Occupational Health, Safety Act, Regulations and Codes of Practice.
• A sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office, use of IT / other software, office machinery and administrative processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work with staff across all levels. That such skill involves excellent communication, highly effective staff engagement capability and systematic process.
• Demonstrated attributes of leadership, teamwork, and the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk management processes.
• Knowledge of safety related regulations.

Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable).

• Driver licence DESIRABLE
• Qualification in occupational health and safety (OH&S) Certificate 4 or above ESSENTIAL
• Knowledge and understanding of risk management processes DESIRABLE
• A satisfactory Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL
• A person of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander background   DESIRABLE
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with GEGAC requirements ESSENTIAL

How to apply for this job

Click here to view the position description

A copy of the position description can also be obtained at GEGAC reception 03 5150 0700 or by emailing HR@gegac.org.au.

Applicants must address the key selection criteria for shortlisting. Any applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications can also be emailed to HR@gegac.org.au.

Or posted to: 

Human Resources
Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative
PO Box 634
Bairnsdale Vic 3875

Applications close 5pm Sunday, 8 December 2024.

No late applications will be considered (unless under exceptional circumstances).

A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this organisation.

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