Workplace Health & Safety Coordinator position

UNITED is currently seeking a professional Workplace Health & Safety Coordinator. This position is a nine-month project, with 6.5 working hours, two days a week. 
The Workplace Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for the development of a consistent and positive WHS culture across the organisation. The role will provide advice and support to management on all WHS related issues and report on any hazards in a timely manner. They will be a key resource in identifying corrective and preventative actions and coordinate associated action and review plans. The role will also focus on implementing and promoting staff health and wellbeing programs and providing guidance and support to staff as required.

 

SELECTION CRITERIA

 


Qualifications  

    • Minimum of Certificate IV, diploma or degree in Work, Health and Safety or related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
    • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable)

 

Experience 

    • Experience in general health and safety, policies and practices, including familiarity with current legislation, ideally in an Aged Care context.
    • Experience in Risk Management and understanding of risk management systems.

 

Knowledge

    • Knowledge of the Work, Health and Safety Act and regulations (essential)
    • Knowledge of risk management principles and processes.

 

Skills & competencies

    • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to support and influence others, providing guidance and intervening as required for overseeing compliance requirements.
    • Demonstrated experience in internal and external auditing processes is desirable.
    • Ability to develop risk and health and safety documentation in concise and clear language.
    • Ability to interpret policy and legislation.
    • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and its application with proven ability to maintain systems and databases.
    • Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, determine priorities, meet deadlines and to work effectively, independently of supervision in the achievement of agreed outcomes.
    • Affinity with non-profit organisations and respect for their philosophy and values.
    • Demonstrated commitment to continual professional and personal development.
    • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience.
    • Ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial manner. 

 

Personal attributes

    • Well-developed skills in oral and written communication to enable the preparation of routine correspondence and reports where required.
    • Creative, resourceful, and pragmatic with a positive Can Do and solution-focused attitude.
    • Capacity and flexibility to cope effectively with a diverse and demanding work agenda.
    • Well-developed time management skills, including capacity to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
    • Value diversity in others’ work and personal styles.
    • Demonstrate a clear commitment to working and learning collectively with others.
    • Willingness to assist and support others as required and collaborate with team members. 
    • Act in a professional manner at all times. 
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with excellent attention to detail.
    • Foster a safe and friendly working environment of equal opportunity where staff are valued as individuals and part of a team.
    • Positive approach to change.

 

Other

    • Hold or be prepared to obtain a Police Check. International Police check will apply if candidate has lived overseas for 12 months or more in the last 10 years.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

In order to assess your job application, please fill this online form

https://form.jotform.com/unitedmelbourne/work-with-us

 

Domestic assistance position

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Any customer service qualification or experience is preferred but not essential
    • Experience providing cleaning services or housekeeping
    • A current Victorian Driver’s Licence and an insured and reliable vehicle
    • Hold or be prepared to obtain First Aid/ CPR Certificate
    • Hold or be prepared to obtain a Police Check
    • Be prepared to attend training sessions as per industry standards and undertake professional development when required.

 

ESSENTIAL

    • Positive, can do attitude with the ability to engage with and motivate older people.
    • Demonstrated professional attitude and commitment to continual learning.
    • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team.
    • Ability and experience with optimizing opportunities to connect people to their community.
    • Bilingual (Spanish – English)
    • Right to work in Australia
    • Be available to move around different areas of Melbourne

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

In order to assess your job application, please fill this online form

https://form.jotform.com/unitedmelbourne/work-with-us

 

SUPPORT WORKER POSITION

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SUPPORT WORKERS TO WORK IN THE NORTH AND SOUTH EAST AREAS

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Certificate III in either Ageing Support, Individual Support, Aged Care, Health Services Assistance
    • Or Certificate IV in Disability
    • Relevant experience in service delivery in a Home Care environment working with the frail, elderly or people with a disability.
    • Experience in developing and facilitating group programs for the elderly
    • A current Victorian Driver’s Licence and an insured and reliable vehicle
    • Hold or be prepared to obtain Food Safety Handling certificate
    • Hold or be prepared to obtain First Aid/ CPR Certificate
    • Hold or be prepared to obtain a Police Check
    • Be prepared to attend training sessions as per industry standards and undertake professional development when required.

ESSENTIAL

    • Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Person Centered Support.
    • Understanding of Aged Care, not-for-profit home community sector or similar
    • Effective verbal, written and computer skills
    • Positive, can do attitude with the ability to engage and motivate Aging people.
    • Demonstrated professional attitude and commitment to continual learning.
    • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team.
    • Ability and experience with optimising opportunities to connect people to their community.
    • Experience in working with individual support plans.
    • Right to work in Australia
    • Bilingual: Spanish and English
    • Covid-19 vaccine

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

In order to assess your job application, please fill this online form

https://form.jotform.com/unitedmelbourne/work-with-us