WHS Risk & Wellbeing Specialist

at  Uniting Church in Australia Queensland Synod

Position purpose:
The purpose of this role is to promote a positive safety and risk-aware culture across the Queensland Synod, fostering effective consultation and communication on safety and wellness matters. This role will develop and implement a Synod wellbeing program which will include support, education and guidance on wellbeing, workplace health and safety to safeguard ministry agents, staff, volunteers and committees.
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:

Please refer the Job description for details