WHS Risk and Wellness Specialist

at  Uniting Church in Australia Queensland Synod

The WHS Risk & Wellness Specialist will help to develop and implement a Synod wellbeing program which will include support, education and guidance on wellbeing, workplace health and safety and understanding to safeguard ministry agents, staff, volunteers and committees.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety / Occupational Safety or related discipline
• Accreditation as a Workplace Health & Safety Officer
• Accreditation as a Rehabilitation and Return-to-Work Coordinator (RRTWC)
• Lead Auditor in WHS systems is desirable. (ability to conduct ICAM related investigations

Experience and skills:

• Is capable and comfortable with complexity and ambiguity, rapidly learns and applies new skills and is successful in first time challenging situations.
• Experience in Mental Health First Aid and the delivery of organisational wellness programs.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and coordinate effective programs ensuring quality outcomes in line with budgetary requirements.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships and engage with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and effective delivery of training programs to achieve specified quality learning outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work effectively both autonomously and as a member of a small team

• Promote a positive safety and risk-aware culture across the Synod.
• Co-ordinate Workers Compensation, Rehabilitation, and the Safety and Accident Prevention Program (SAAPP), and other wellness programs
• Conduct WHS risk related audits and identification of risk improvement suggestions.
• Foster effective consultation and communication on safety and wellness matters
  Selection criteria:

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety / Occupational Safety or related discipline
• Accreditation as a Workplace Health & Safety Officer
• Accreditation as a Rehabilitation and Return-to-Work Coordinator (RRTWC)
• Lead Auditor in WHS systems is desirable. (ability to conduct ICAM related investigations)

Experience and skills:

• Is capable and comfortable with complexity and ambiguity, rapidly learns and applies new skills and is successful in first time challenging situations.
• Experience in Mental Health First Aid and the delivery of organisational wellness programs.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and coordinate effective programs ensuring quality outcomes in line with budgetary requirements.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships and engage with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and effective delivery of training programs to achieve specified quality learning outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work effectively both autonomously and as a member of a small team.

Key responsibilities: