Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer

About us  

HammondCare provides expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation. We are led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.

When it comes to our people – those we serve and those who serve – we are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, religion and ability. In our innovative residences, our hospitals, or in client homes, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for older people with complex needs.

We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years – so, if you love to care, join us, and make a career move that matters.

It's not just care, it's HammondCare.

About the Opportunity

The role of Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer supports HammondCare services to focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of their team members. The role works closely with the rest of the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Team to ensure that our services comply with WHS legislation and supports the ongoing maintenance of our health, safety and wellbeing framework. The role will also champion wellbeing to team members across HammondCare through meaningful engagement and consultation.

This is a permanent position based at St Leonards with hybrid working opportunities.

What you will be doing

• Coordinate administrative and reporting processes for Health, Safety & Wellbeing Committees
• Assist Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor in investigations, reviews and audits, as scheduled or triggered by incident or request from a HammondCare service
• Escalate concerns or high/critical incidents to Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor
• Assist in maintaining incident and quality activity register items, including monitoring and inputting into hazards, safety incidents and emerging issues
• Monitor HSW inbox and delegate queries to team members within the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team.
• Assist team members to facilitate communication, consultation and cooperation in all matters relating to health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace
• Support the development and review of policies, procedures, guides, communications and educational materials related to workplace health, safety and wellbeing
• In collaboration with other members of the People Team ensure services maintain a focus on team member wellbeing in service delivery
• Support Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing with project delivery
• Keep abreast of WHS legislation and best practice tools
• Any other duties as required by HammondCare from time to time.

What we can offer you

We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including: 

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)
• Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements
• Discounts on everyday products and services
• Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families
• Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families
• Health & Wellbeing programmes
• Reward & Recognition programmes
• Referral bonuses
• Career and professional development opportunities

About you

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action
• At least 12 months demonstrated experience in an administration role
• Effective communication skills – written and oral
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability picking up new tasks quickly
• Strong technology skills
• Passion for employee wellbeing and safety
• Willingness to grow and develop
• Empathy and patience

To Apply 

If you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now!  For any specific queries please contact talent@hammond.com.au.

Pre- Employment Checks  

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and reference checks.

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.