Join our People & Engagement team and help create a safe, healthy and supportive workplace where our people can thrive.
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: $92,000 + superannuation
Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment benefits
Location: Ballarat, VIC
Above Award Entitlements: Including 3 days paid Christmas Leave annually
Our Values
At Cafs, our work is guided by the values of:
Respect | Integrity | Collaboration | Kindness | Innovation
About the Program
The People & Engagement Team is responsible for delivering a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace experience for all Cafs team members. The team develops and oversees policies, procedures and programs that support the employee lifecycle, including attraction, development, retention and wellbeing.
The OHS Lead function plays a critical role in embedding a proactive safety culture across Cafs,
ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety legislation while supporting the physical and psychological wellbeing of employees delivering essential community services across the Central Highlands region.
About the Role
As an OHS Lead, you will play a key leadership role in driving a culture of safety, wellbeing and injury prevention across Cafs. You will be responsible for developing, implementing and continuously improving Cafs' Occupational Health and Safety Management System, while providing specialist advice and support to leaders and employees regarding workplace safety, wellbeing, injury management and return to work practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and deliver workplace health, safety and wellbeing initiatives that build organisational capability and a proactive culture of safety.
- Develop, implement and review Cafs' OHS management system, policies and procedures in line with legislative requirements.
- Provide expert advice and coaching to leaders regarding OHS obligations, risk management and psychosocial hazards.
- Oversee hazard report
📌 OHS & Wellbeing Lead (Vic)
🏢 Cafs
📍 Vic