Work Health & Safety Business Partner Full or Part time (.8 or .9) - #682444

As the state’s largest not-for profit provider of disability services, Minda provides supported independent living accommodation, supported employment and community engagement options, as well as allied health and respite services.

Everything we do is underpinned by our values of Respect, Heart, Opportunity, and Community, and we recruit skilled people aligned to these values.

The Opportunity:

Minda has a unique opportunity for a Work Health & Safety Business Partner to work with leaders and employees to provide advice & support in all areas of WHS to achieve a safety-first culture. This role will enjoy a high level of autonomy partnering with leaders across the business to:

• Provide advice, coaching and support to leaders & staff across the full remit of WHS.
• Build organisational capability through the delivery of training and ongoing education.
• Implement solutions for the prevention and early intervention of WHS issues.
• Assist to develop and implement WHS systems, policies, and procedures.
• Review incident reporting trends to inform a continuous improvement approach to WHS.
• Ensure WHS is embedded into practice to achieve a strong safety culture at Minda.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Advisor and/ or Business Partner level, providing specialist advice, support and coaching to Leaders in Work Health & Safety.
• Knowledge of the WHS Act, regulations, Codes of Practice and Australian Standards.
• Strong communication skills to build stakeholder relationships, consult and coach.
• Able to work with autonomy to problem solve, manage priorities & work to deadlines.
• A knowledge of investigation methodologies for incidents, and experience implementing corrective actions.
• Continuous improvement outlook and experience developing policies & procedures.
• Tertiary Qualification in WHS and/ or significant experience in WHS related roles.

Desirable:

• An understanding of the Self Insurance Performance Standards/AS 4801.
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment.

Other:

• NDIS Workers Screening Clearance.
• Able to travel to other SA metro sites from time to time.

What’s in it for you

• Work for the community & make a real difference.
• Enjoy flexibility, generous remuneration & salary packaging options.
• Work with a supportive & collaborative HR team.
• On site car parking and café facilities based at the gorgeous Brighton Beach location.
• Full time or we offer the flexibility to work at a .8 or .9 capacity.

How to apply

To submit an application, follow the prompts and you will be redirected to the Minda website, where you can also view the position description. Applications should include a cover letter and resume and be submitted by COB 20 May 2024.

Confidential enquiries can be made to Karen Fullagar, Chief People Officer via email to [email protected]

Minda recognises that diversity in our workforce better equips us to support our clients’ individualised aspirations and goals. So, if you’re a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTQIA+ community, from a culturally or linguistically diverse background or unique in any other way we would love to hear from you.