Workplace Health & Safety Officer - 12 month contract
Description:
You might think of Medibank as an Australian health insurer, but we are so much more. With over 3.7 Million customers and over a 30% share in the Australian health insurance market, we are driven and defined by our purpose For Better Health. We belief that all Australians deserve the right to live a healthy life.
Medibank employs nearly 5000 professionals across Australia and have a range of products that include private health insurance, pet insurance and travel insurance. So when Australians want to lead a healthier life they can. With our range of cutting edge products Medibank is quietly transforming the health insurance and health services industry. Be part of our journey, because our people are at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for people who share this fundamental belief to bring their passion and skills to Medibank, helping create Better Health for all Australians.
An exciting opportunity now exists for a Workplace Health & Safety Officer to assist with the introduction and consequential implementation of the Workplace Health & Safety Act 2011 to our Medibank sites nationally. Working closely with the Project Team, you will play an integral role in auditing existing, and streamlining future WHS policies and procedures across the entire organisation to reflect the organisations ongoing commitment to the health and safety of all our employees. Responsibilities will include:
Completing a thorough review of the current WHS policies and procedures at both a group and business level
Liaising closely with key internal stakeholders regarding all aspects of content, approval, distribution and communication of WHS policies and procedures
Developing a matrix which allocates policies, procedures and legislative requirements against each business area
Establishing and implementing a project-related document control register and procedure for all WHS documents
Developing a periodic review schedule of WHS policies and procedures to check ongoing accuracy of content
To be successful in this role you will have a demonstrated experience and knowledge of current Workplace Health & Safety legislation and regulations as well as experience auditing, reviewing and developing policies and procedures. You will have excellent interpersonal skills which will enable you to liaise with a range of stakeholders across the business. Your initiative and flexibility will allow you to take on new challenges while ensuring timely completion of tasks.
