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WHS Specialist

About Youth Off The Streets

Youth Off The Streets is a not-for-profit youth organisation that provides safety, support and opportunities for young people to build a positive future. We offer crisis accommodation and housing services, alternative high school education, alcohol and other drugs counselling, youth justice support, life skills and employment programs, cultural support and community engagement, among other services. We focus on early interventions that empower young people and strengthen communities.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced WHS Specialist to promote a positive safety culture by supporting and driving all safety and risk related tasks across all of our Company sites. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise Management and workgroups to ensure compliance to current legislation, regulations and codes of practice are maintained  
• Implement comprehensive systems and processes, develop standards and provide advice to the organisation and/or specific business units regarding WHS   
• Champion the organisational WHS plan, and implementation of a WHS annual improvement plan  
• Assist with project initiatives, engagement and awareness with all staff across the organisation 
• Facilitate the Health and Safety Committee including participation and contribution, meeting coordination, administrative tasks associated and regular liaison with Committee members and Health and Safety Representatives   
• Provide training and guidance for all Health & Safety representatives and coordinate their reporting requirements to ensure they have the skills to identify issues and report effectively.
• Prepare and deliver appropriate training through team meetings and other communication methods and ensure up to date induction material for new Team Leaders and Managers.
• Ensure hazards and unsafe workplace conditions/practices have been identified, reported and are actioned.  Monitor corrective actions to ensure risks are eliminated, isolated or minimised
• Assist in the investigation process of incidents, near misses and unsafe work practices including the reporting of these with appropriate control measures to the leadership team
• Ensure the organisation has processes in place for adequate fire protection checks of equipment and evacuation drills.  
• Ensure first aid responders are appointed and that first aid kits and personal protective equipment are appropriately maintained and are available as required and complies with appropriate standards. 
• Participate and support in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with the WHS Management Plan and relevant legislation 
• In conjunction with People & Culture, develop a Wellbeing Program for the organisation, focussing on promoting a positive and healthy environment across all business units
• Champion strategic initiatives that support the health and wellbeing of our employees  
• Work collaboratively with peers and colleagues, across the organisation, to achieve organisational objectives

The responsibilities as specified above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the position.

Skills, abilities and knowledge required:

• Ability to communicate with Senior Management and Contractors 
• The ability to work both autonomously and as a part of a team
• Have a clear understanding of current OH&S / HSE legislation
• Provide sound advice and build strong partnerships with business managers.
• An excellent communicator with an engaging presence who is able to build rapport quickly and easily and influence outcomes.
• A willingness to take ownership of deliverables.
• Full understanding of the relevant safety legislation and standards and having knowledge of risk management practices 
• Displays positivity, flexibility, resilience and a “can do” attitude
• Willingness to travel to our various sites (vehicle provided)

Requirements:

The person we seek will ideally have the following:

• Minimum 3 years WHS experience       
• Experience in writing reports and possess solid administration abilities
• Experience and skills in auditing and investigation and working with teams to implement solutions to prevent occurrences
• Relevant experience and qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety
• Incident investigation qualifications and/or experience 
• Risk assessment and investigation experience and skills 
• Demonstrated experience engaging stakeholders to implement Health & Safety plans, programs and strategies

Certifications & Licences

Essential:

• A current Cert IV in Health and Safety  

What we can offer you:

• Flexible working arrangements
• A supportive team environment
• Career progression and development pathways
• EAP for yourself and your family
• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• Rewards and benefits program

To Apply 

Please ensure you enclose a copy of your resume with your contact details and cover letter addressing the essential criteria (2 pages maximum). 

At Youth Off The Streets, diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our people. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.

Youth off The Streets is an EEO Employer and a child safe organisation

This is a rare opportunity to join a passionate and high profile not for profit organisation that values the current youth of today and the youth of tomorrow.

The successful candidate will be requested to submit applications for a NSW Working With Children Check and Police Check. You will also be required to have a valid Australian Drivers Licence and unrestricted Australian working rights.

We encourage people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position.