Senior WHS Manager - Employment Office - HealthCareer

First listed on: 04 September 2018

Senior WHS Manager

About Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation (JCAC)

Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation (JCAC) is an Aboriginal community service organisation governed by Julalikari Council, an elected body representing the Aboriginal community of Tennant Creek, NT. JCAC’s constitution directs the operations of the organisation with a general strategy to alleviate poverty and improve the well-being of the Aboriginal community of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region.

Julalikari Council has a deep commitment to Aboriginal participation in the design and delivery of its programs and services. This has helpedJCAC pioneer the design and delivery of many programs which are now adopted by governments and other Aboriginal service providers across Australia.

About the Opportunity

JCAC now has an exciting leadership opportunity for a Senior WHS Manager to join their team in Tennant Creek, NT. This role is initially being offered on a full-time, 12 month contract, with potential extension after this time.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with an external advisory consultant and the JCAC Executive Team, your primary responsibility will be to develop, implement and maintain JCAC's WHS management systems to ensure compliance aligned with current WHS standards and relevant WHS Northern Territory legislation and codes.

This role combines both strategic and operational elements and will require the successful candidate to provide a hands-on service across a diverse service area, including construction, landscaping, food handling, aged care, accommodation services and office environments.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • Coordinating JCAC's Risk Management Framework, including policies, systems, education and coordination;
  • Developing and coordinating training initiatives across JCAC (in-house and externally run courses);
  • Conducting incident and investigation reporting, including managing Workers Compensation and Public Liability claims; and
  • Developing, implementing and managing WHS systems to support employee and line management accountability to deliver a safer workplace.

About the Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven WHS specialist to make their mark and implement exciting process improvements within a growing Aboriginal organisation in the heart of the outback!

A competitive salary package is on offer, circa $90,000-$100,000 + super, negotiable with skills and experience. You will also have access to a range of benefits including:

  • Access to furnished accommodation with subsidised rent;
  • A company vehicle for personal use;
  • TOIL scheme;
  • 5 weeks' annual leave; and
  • Relocation assistance (up to $5,000)

Opportunities like this don't come along often - if you think you have what it takes, don't wait - Apply Now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.