Health Safety and Wellbeing Business Partner

At Estia Health, we're more than just a workplace: we're a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you're passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.

Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 94 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

At Estia Health, we're more than just a workplace: we're a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you're passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.

Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 96 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

The Health and Safety Business Partner ensures that we provide a safe and healthy workplace and sustainable performance through the consistent delivery of health, safety and wellbeing practices in our homes.

Through effective stakeholder engagement, building capability and empowering local leadership, specialist advice, and coaching, this role is a true partner for our frontline leaders.

Responsibilities:

Apply specialist knowledge and technical expertise to:

• Provide quality proactive advice and support to Operational leaders and employees on a range of HSW issues.
• Analyse and report on workplace incidents, hazards and injuries as well as trends in their area of responsibility.
• Provide strategic advice and direction on complex claims and safety matters.
• Ensure all incidents are investigated promptly & effectively and ensure appropriate corrective actions are identified and implemented.
• Ensure notifiable incidents are reported to the state Regulator and internally as required.
• Support the Injury management specialist with early intervention of injuries.
• Collaborate with the National Health and Safety Manager and HSW team to develop and implement evidence-based risk reduction and improvement programs.
• Foster a safety culture through role modelling safe workplace practices, such as consultation and identification of workplace hazards and risks.

The ideal person will have:

• Experience in an WHS and Injury Management/Rehabilitation role South Australia, with a proven track record in delivering effective HSW performance results.
• A customer service approach, strong analytical and problem solving skills and will be proactive.
• Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Demonstrated ability to engage with external and internal stakeholders.
• High level planning, time management and prioritising skills.
• Demonstrated capability in interpreting and applying relevant WHS and workers compensation legislation.
• The role is hybrid with regular travel, around three days per week, to our Central Adelaide, SA Homes. Some regional travel may be required.
• As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centred aged care and services. If this is you, Apply Now!

Benefits available:

• Retail savings with the Blue Light Card
• Discounted car hire
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health
• Novated leasing for vehicles
• Workplace banking support
• Discounted health insurance with nib health
• Discounted JB HiFi

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply please go to the Estia Health careers website and apply online.

Note: All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks. During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination. If you are interested in a role, please ensure you apply online, as we do not accept emailed resumes.

Benefits available:

• Discounted gym memberships at Goodlife and Fitness First

• Retail savings with the Blue Light Card

• Discounted car hire

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

• Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health

• Novated leasing for vehicles

• Workplace banking support

• ACN membership discounts for nurses

• Discounted health insurance with nib health

• Discounted JB HiFi

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions provided.

Note: All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks. During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination. If you are interested in a role, please ensure you apply online, as we do not accept emailed resumes.