Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator - [Archived Advertisement]

As our OH&S Coordinator you will work with our teams to drive a continuous improvement safety culture within the Nature Parks. You will maintain effective safety management systems to meet legislative requirements and compliance.

 Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and updating the Nature Parks Safety Management System, ensuring it complies with the required legislation
• Developing and managing workplace audit program
• Developing and managing OH&S training plan
• Providing assistance and coaching to managers and supervisor on safe work procedures & development of safe work procedures
• Managing the injury management system and investigations process
• Managing workers compensation claims and return to work programs
• Managing emergency planning process and ensure compliance
• Leading the OH&S committee to support continuous improvement in the organisations safety culture.

 As the successful candidate, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in OH&S or similar discipline
• Current Level 1 First Aid Certificate
• Victorian manual drivers licence
• Substantial knowledge of OH&S and related legislation.
• Significant relevant experience undertaking occupational health and safety responsibilities across an organisation
• Experience with Risk Management Systems (Risk Cloud) or other similar reporting system
• Proven experience in managing Workcover claims and Return to Work Coordination
• Excellent written communication and report writing skills
• Strong verbal communication skills required for extensive consultation with management and staff
• Exceptional presentation and workplace training skills

This position is full time for 3 year contrat period.

Full position description containing selection criteria can be obtained by visiting www.penguins.org.au/employment 

 Applications are to be submitted with resume and cover letter addressing selection criteria to recruitment@penguins.org.au  by Sunday 23^rd October 2016.

Phillip Island Nature Parks, one of Australia’s most popular wildlife attractions, incorporating the Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, historic Churchill Island and the Nobbies Centre.

Our vision is to be a world recognised place of conservation excellence, providing outstanding authentic experiences for all.

As the largest employer on Phillip Island we offer a wide range of career opportunities.

Our people are enthusiastic, committed and professional in everything they do.