Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner

Job description

• Provide specialist assistance, consultation and advice to managers and employees in relation to WH&S including legislation, regulations, Codes of Practice, policy, procedures etc.
• Provide specialist assistance, consultation and advice in relation to workers compensation including Recover at Work program and Health & Wellbeing program.
• Develop, revise, promote and facilitate effective WH&S, workers compensation including Recover at Work processes and associated documents and ensure employees are made aware of these processes and documents. 
• Monitor the WHS Management System (WHSMS) throughout the business and ensure that specific plans and programs are in place to effectively manage the WHS risk profile.
• Support the WHS management system and processes for the identification, assessment, control and monitoring of WHS legal compliance risks.
• Work with the Directorates to ensure that all local WHS systems of work (e.g. risk assessments, SOPs, SWPs, SWMS etc.) remain current and valid.
• Administer and maintain Workers Compensation, Rehabilitation and Return to Work services in accordance with legislation and industry best practice.
• Act as Return to Work Coordinator and coordinate the rehabilitation process for injured workers and the claims management process with the insurer.
• Collect accurate statistical data to provide information and/or reports and provide analysis of this information to the Director, People & Performance and broader Executive Team.
• Assist the Manager People & Culture operationally and strategically and ensure conforms to legislative and statutory requirements in regards to WH&S, workers compensation and Recover at Work issues.

• Sound working knowledge in leading investigations, audits and risk assessments
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement WH&S, workers compensation legislation, regulations, relevant awards, codes of practice, policies and procedures.
• Ability to deliver WH&S training to a range of employees.
• Demonstrated sound computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Strong planning and prioritising skills with the ability to develop practical solutions
• Demonstrated skills in building and maintaining positive working relationships with employees and managers across all levels of the organisation