Job Description
Make a difference everyday
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 role
At HammondCare, we are passionate about providing quality care not only for those in our services but for our team members as well. The role of a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator works collaboratively across our Home Care and Health Care & Hospitals portfolios to ensure the implementation, ongoing operation and continuous improvement of HammondCare’s health, safety and wellbeing framework and management system. The role will also assist with the implementation and evaluation of HammondCare’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing strategic initiatives.
This is a permanent position, based at St Leonards with hybrid opportunities.
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
Key Responsibilities include
Provide quality oversight of all incidents and hazard data by reviewing the identification of risks and classifications as well as ensuring thorough investigations are undertaken by local management.
Ensure the implementation of risk minimisation strategies and evaluate their effectiveness through ongoing supervision of Home Care and Health Care & Hospitals incidents in HammondCare’s Risk Management system.
Provide administrative oversight of all health, safety & wellbeing committees to ensure they meet their responsibilities.
Work with the Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing in establishing the context, identification, analysis and evaluation of health and safety related risk to identify trends and patterns that could result in targeted safety improvement programs and practices.
Work with business unit managers and team members to facilitate communication, consultation and cooperation in all matters relating to health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace.
Facilitate and assist managers and frontline team members to understand and meet their work health and safety responsibilities.
Support the development and review of policies, procedures, guides, communications and educational materials related to workplace health, safety and wellbeing.
Support the development and provision of education activities in the area of workplace risk, 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.
Any other duties as required by HammondCare from time to time.
About You
Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action
At least 2-3 years practical experience in a work health and safety role, preferably within a health or aged care setting
Cert IV or higher qualification in work, health and safety preferred
Strong administrative and computer skills
Effective communication skills – written and oral
Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels across HammondCare
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Empathy and patience
A current driver’s licence and safe driving record. Willingness to travel to HammondCare’s sites and services.
To Apply
If you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now! For any specific queries please contact [email protected].
Pre- Employment Checks
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