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Do you have strong leadership ability with a passion for safety and well being?

Looking for a role that offers variety in a unique environment

Commencing salary of $110k plus super on offer

About the Company: 

Junee Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group in Australia and is the leading provider of privately managed correctional services in NSW and Victoria. Junee is in regional New South Wales and is located 40 kilometres north-east of Wagga Wagga. For more information, please visit: www.geogroup.com.au

About the Role: 

The Human Resources Department at Junee Correctional Centre is seeking an experienced Work Health and Safety Professional to join our team. 

This role is responsible for the management, implementation and coordination of the Safety Management System at Junee Correctional Centre. You will work closely with Managers and Contractors to develop and implement safety systems, processes and initiatives to support safety, health and risk improvement strategies within the Centre. 

Our work place is unique offering variety in the WHS portfolio with working Industries (wood &metal fabrication, bakery, textile and farm) as well as the day to day operational correctional environment. Overseeing the injury management and staff well being function you will support and offer guidance to the Injury Management/HR Coordinator in their role to enhance employee engagement through key safety and well being initiatives. 

In return for your hard work and dedication, we will reward you with a great team environment, opportunity to develop professionally and network with our other safety professionals across our GEO sites.

This is a permanent full-time role with flexibility in work hours for the right candidate.

Salary for this position is $110,000 per annum plus superannuation.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidates will have:

• Demonstrated experience and/or qualifications in WHS (Certificate IV or higher), including oversight and implementation of all facets of the Safety Management System.
• Demonstrated root cause analysis-based incident investigation experience
• A solid risk assessment background with demonstrated achievements in relation to the development of a culture of hazard identification and accident prevention within an organisation
• Proven adeptness in interpreting and applying legislation, regulatory standards, codes of practice and standards.
• Proven ability to lead a Health and Safety and Wellbeing culture in a collaborative and consultative manner ensuring continuous improvement is achieved.
• Proven ability to effectively lead, influence and communicate with internal and external stake holders.
• The ability to work autonomously, prioritising workload effectively and handling competing interests and deadlines.
• Well developed computer skills and the ability to pick up new systems quickly.
• High level of written communications skills, in particular a demonstrated ability to prepare reports, submissions of a complex nature and maintain appropriate records.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated experience and qualifications in Return-to-Work processes or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrated knowledge and sound understanding of NSW Workers Compensation legislation.
• Experience in industrial or blue-collar background would be highly advantageous.

Culture and Benefits:

We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for: INTEGRITY   RESPECT   ACCOUNTABLE   AGILE   INNOVATIVE

Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. You will benefit from:

• A safe working environment. 
• Competitive salaries, subsidised meals, free parking and uniform provided.
• Internal career opportunities and progression. 
• Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Many other employee (and family) benefits.

How to Apply:

To apply, we ask that you complete a short questionnaire below, as part of the application process. At the end of the questionnaire, you will be required to attach a one-page cover letter and current resume.

To obtain further information about the application and recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Sarah Bishop on (02) 6930 5583.

To find out more about this role and your suitability, please contact our Human Resources Manager, Kelly Eisenhauer on (02) 6930 5514.

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Closing Date for Applications - Wednesday 6th September 2023, at 4pm

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply