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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Occupational Health & Safety Manager |
| Position Code: | 8191 | | Career Level: | 5 |
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Responsible for
Planning, directing and implementing the organisational OH&S, environmental and Workers Compensation programs throughout Australian (and New Zealand) operations to ensure a safe, healthy, environmentally friendly and accident free work environment. |
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Reports To
HR Director, General Manager Operations. |
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Supervises
Team of OH&S Officers, Environmental and Workers Compensation staff. |
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Main Activities
Planning and implementing health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations throughout the organisation.
Managing a team of OH&S, Environment and Workers Compensation specialists so that they provide effective services throughout the organisation.
Progressing key organisational sites toward ISO 14001 Certification.
Promoting the organisation's OH&S and environmental reputation as best practice through participation in high level public and professional conferences and forums and through other relevant activities such as participating in the organisation's international programs.
Overseeing the administration of the Workers Compensation program, including the implementation of process improvement.
Leading the investigation of accidents and injuries and in the preparation of material and evidence for the organisation to be used in hearings, lawsuits and insurance investigations.
Ensuring organisational facilities are inspected regularly to detect potential accident or health hazards, determining and implementing corrective and preventative measures.
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Key Skills
In depth knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety and Workers Compensation legislation as it applies throughout the organisation.
Managerial ability plus the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff throughout the organisation.
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Internal Contacts
Safety Committee, Operational Department Managers, HR Director, Workers Compensation staff, Business Unit Managers. |
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External Contacts
National Safety Council of Australia, Business Council of Australia, AIG and other Professional Associations. |
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Typical Experience
At least 6-10 years of experience in a related work environment, including extensive OH&S experience coupled with tertiary qualifications. |
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