Wellbeing & Safety Coordinator

Ongoing, part-time 40 hours per fortnight

About KDHS

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role

About the Role

Reporting to the Director People & Culture, this newly created role will plan, develop, implement and evaluate wellbeing and safety initiatives that build and strengthen staff health and wellbeing. The primary objectives of the role are:

• Define, lead and manage KDHS' psychosocial risk management program;
• Provide leadership and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislative requirements
• Provide creative and innovative strategies to promote wellbeing aligned with KDHS' strategic priority "A dynamic, capable and supported workforce".
• Oversee and enhance services provided to staff and managers, including psychosocial risk advisory, respectful workplace behaviors, wellbeing, family violence support and employee assistance services.

 About You

• Relevant qualification in occupational health & safety or equivalent experience
• Experience in leading and managing OHS function of an organisation
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice and policy
• Experience leading, developing, implementing and evaluating dynamic work health and safety and/or wellbeing programs
• Coaching and mentoring skills

Further Information

The full position description is available for download. For further information contact Ali Dobson, Director People & Culture on 0428 336 374 or via email aldobson@kyhealth.org.au

 All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check.

KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.