Work Health Safety Manager

• Reports to the Director, People & Development  
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging 
• Drive WHS strategy for the organisation

The Work Health Safety Manager position provides a best practice and strategic WHS approach to JCV’s Executive and line managers to deliver effective WHS management and manage risk. The key focus for the role centres around identifying, monitoring and addressing critical risks to develop and implement a WHS framework that supports and underpins day to day activities across JCV’s business. This is a full-time position based in our Head Office on St Kilda Road, with hybrid working arrangements. 

You will be a great fit if you have:

• Experience developing, reviewing, and implementing WHS policies, procedures, and systems to ensure a safe working environment for all employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
• Conducting regular risk assessments, identify potential hazards, and implement effective controls and mitigation strategies.
• Experience investigating incidents, accidents, and near misses, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Providing expert guidance and training to managers and staff on WHS best practices, regulatory requirements, and emergency preparedness.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure WHS considerations are integrated into all operational aspects.
• Monitoring and reporting on WHS performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Representing Jewish Care Victoria in external WHS forums and maintain effective relationships with regulatory bodies and industry associations.
  
  To succeed in this role, you must possess a tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or a related field, along with extensive experience in a similar role within the healthcare, aged care, or community services sector. Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is a genuine passion for creating a safe and healthy work environment.

About us
Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for 175 years. Our staff come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. We offer an Ethos Day—an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture. This day aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the ethos and mission of Jewish Care. 

The benefits of working with Jewish Care

• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Staff Referral Bonus Program 
• Career development opportunities
• We want your opinion and your experience. Be heard in your workplace.

If the idea of working with an organisation that values your expertise and has a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff and clients, click APPLY now. A career you love and an organisation that will nurture your career is simply a click away.

 
Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

 Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.