Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator in Melbourne

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator

Reporting to the Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing, this varied role will support our geographically dispersed workforce across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the USA and South Africa.

While the role covers a broad range of health, safety and wellbeing activities, its primary focus will be Work Cover, workers compensation, injury management and return-to-work support.

You’ll work closely with managers, employees, insurers and providers to achieve positive outcomes.

You’ll also administer our global HSW systems, including Ideagen EHS Enterprise and Chem Watch, while supporting reporting, document control and health, safety and wellbeing systems.

The role will own and lead our wellbeing initiatives and early intervention programs and contribute to support of our Peer Support and external EAP programs.

Success will require a practical, responsive and empathetic approach, along with the flexibility to work across different teams, locations and jurisdictions.

• What you will take the lead on;
• Management of Work Cover claims including oversight of premiums
• Supporting business units with injury management and return to work plans, processes, and challenges, taking what is working and make it better
• Coaching, educating and building capability of leaders to take ownership of safety and injury management in their respective areas
• Partnering closely with external stakeholders including insurers and rehabilitation providers
• Nurture and grow the early-intervention program
• Provide services and administration that support the HSW group function
• Manage the global HSW Management System, including document control, currency of versions and documents and assist with development of new documents
• Own and develop group wide wellbeing initiatives

What we are looking for from you

• Qualifications in health and safety, allied health, injury management, human resources or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in workers compensation, RTW, injury management, HSW coordination in a multi-site or Group environment
• Practical and solid understanding of Australian Work Cover and WHS legislation
• Strong working knowledge of injury management legislation in New Zealand (working knowledge of international employee compensation insurance would be advantageous)
• Impeccable organisation and prioritisation skills, with disciplined follow-up across multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
• Experience maintaining HSW information systems, registers and reporting, with practical capability in EHS Enterprise or comparable system, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365.
• Clear and empathetic communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive conversations while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• High attention to detail and analytical capability, including validation of data, preparation of accurate reports and identification of trends or gaps.
• A service-oriented, calm and collaborative approach, with sound judgement, initiative and confidence to escalte complex or high-risk matters.

What will give you the competitive advantage?

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and communicate to people at all levels and adapt approach as required.
• Agile and adaptable to evolving needs
• Pragmatic, resilient, solutions orientated mindset

What’s in it for you?

• Work with an industry leader ASX listed, company,
• A chance to work across a group of businesses that are globally dispersed and are at the forefront of their industryand technology
• Competitive salary and employee benefits, including staff discounts and employee assistance programs
• Structured leadership development programs and training opportunities
• Open and collaborative culture and management style with strong team environment
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