About the Role
The Work, Health and Safety Coordinator advises on resolving health and safety issues, partners with staff to advance understanding and implementation of safety systems, identifies risks proactively, and contributes to strategies that enhance compliance and improve safety culture.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance in addressing health and safety concerns
- Collaborate with personnel to promote adoption and comprehension of safety protocols
- Proactively detect potential safety issues
- Support development of strategies to strengthen compliance with health and safety standards
- Contribute to building a stronger organizational safety culture
Work Arrangement
On-site
Other
- Permanent part time employment in accordance with The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement 2019. Karitane services are provided at several sites within the Sydney Metropolitan Area.
- The majority of Karitane’s services close for approximately two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period, during which time employees are required to take leave.
- Karitane supports a smoke free environment including grounds, buildings and vehicles.
- Applicants will have a commitment to EEO & WHS, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity.
- Relevant Police Check, Working with Children Check, Apprehended Violence Orders and prior employment checks, including relevant disciplinary proceedings, will be conducted on recommended applicants.
- Karitane is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all children and young people. We are dedicated to upholding the Child Safe Standards, all staff share responsibility for maintaining a child safe culture.
- Category A workers are required to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current NSW Health policy directive) including annual influenza vaccinations: https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2026_004
- 24 hours per week
