The Safety Manager will provide leadership and drive through a blend of operational and strategic approaches to safety and wellbeing, including psychosocial health and safety for staff across Montu. They are responsible for the effective management of WHS at Montu, including the identification of appropriate policies, frameworks, practices, reporting and analytics to ensure that Montu meets its regulatory requirements across a diverse set of work environments.

As an exceptionally organised and methodical professional, you will utilise your depth of experience to take this function to a level commensurate with an industry leading organisation. This role balances a pragmatic and hands on approach with the ability to plan and execute a strong strategy. This role will influence and support both senior leaders and front line employees across the business

Key Responsibilities

• WHS Effectiveness
  • Develop and implement a risk and safety framework which includes effective systems and processes and provide advice on complex issues to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policy and organisational requirements.
  • Develop and implement a strategic approach to promoting and raising awareness about safety and wellbeing at work. 
  • Provide high-level advice and support to key internal stakeholders to facilitate the proactive management of safety risk.
  • Implement comprehensive strategies to manage psychosocial hazards, promote mental health, and prevent injuries.
  • Development and implementation of project specific WHS management plans, procedures, guidelines, and training.
  • Engage in effective WHS consultation, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with all relevant WHS legislation.
  • Monitor changes in legislation and regulations and proactively provide information and advice to management on appropriate application and impact on organisational policy and procedures.
  • Regularly measure and evaluate WHS performance, coordinate audits, and implement improvements based on feedback and analysis.
• Incident and Hazard Management
  • Conduct and/or oversee the investigation of incidents and hazard management (depending on the severity of incident), including conducting investigations and risk assessments, and maintaining accurate and compliant records.
  • Manage emergency response and injury management protocols, maintaining readiness for emergencies and overseeing return-to-work processes.
  • Work with relevant divisional leads to ensure all incident / hazard reports including associated documentation are followed up and completed in a confidential, timely fashion.
  • Active coordination and early involvement in the injury and claims management process with employee, supervisor and medical professional.
  • Coordinate and assist, as required, in the injury management/return to work process to ensure the earliest possible return to work for injured employees.
  • Manage long term medical absences, making decisions on approach and management (regardless of whether caused by a work injury).
• Continuous Improvement, Safety and Compliance
  • Continuously learn from successes and failures to refine and enhance improvement strategies.
  • Actively participate in training (including mandatory training) and professional development sessions to enhance skill set.
  • Observe, understand and comply with all Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, Regulations, Codes of Practice, Policies, Procedures and directives.
  • Be proactive and responsible for own actions, and adhere to compliance requirements relevant to your position (eg. legislation, policy and guidelines).

• Fantastic Opportunity to Contribute to the Delivery of WHS Initiatives and Programs
• 2 Year Fixed Term Contract 
• Sydney Located 
• Hybrid Working - Blend of Sydney CBD Head Office and Home

About Us

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support nearly two million members, with around $75 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

About the Job

Contribute to the delivery of initiatives and programs that supports Rest’s strategic direction on physical and psychological wellbeing, health and safety.

Key Accountabilities /Responsibilities 

• Contribute toward the delivery of initiatives and programs to support and improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our people.
• Maintain compliance with relevant Acts, Regulations and codes.
• Engaging and collaborating with people leader to meet legal obligations and ensure compliance.
• Management of the wellbeing, health and safety management framework, including implementing procedures and programs which support Rest’s strategic objectives.
• Provides operational support for coordinating and conducting health and wellbeing audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Provide advice and guidance to Leaders and people on health, safety and wellbeing matters and the interpretation of related Rest policies and procedures.
• Consult and communicate with all levels of employees.
• Collate, analyse, interpret, evaluate and present data regarding health and wellbeing activities for reporting and decision-making purposes.
• Monitor the effectiveness of wellbeing, health and safety framework and implement strategies to continuously improve the quality and effectiveness..
• Promote a health and wellbeing culture and advocate to embed wellbeing, health and safety principles in individual and organisational performance indicators.
• Stay updated with legislative changes and communicate required updates
• Develop WHS reports for senior management.