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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | NON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS (NGO) REMUNERATION SURVEY MAY 2008 |
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Occupational Health & Safety Manager |
| Position Code: | 235 | | Career Level: | 5 |
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Responsible for
Planning, directing and implementing the organisation's Occupational Health & Safety and Workers Compensation programs to ensure a safe, healthy, environmentally friendly and accident free workplace. |
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Reports To
Human Resources Director, Operations Manager. |
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Supervises
Team of Occupational Health & Safety Officers, Environmental and Workers Compensation staff. |
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Main Activities
Planning and implementing Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations throughout the organisation.
Managing a team of Occupational Health & Safety, Environment and Workers Compensation specialists to ensure effective services throughout the organisation.
Progressing key organisational sites towards ISO Certification.
Promoting the organisation’s Occupational Health & Safety and environmental reputation as best practice through participation in high level public and professional forums and through other relevant activities.
Overseeing the administration of the Workers’ Compensation program including the implementation of process improvements.
Leading the investigation of accidents and injuries and preparing material and evidence on behalf of 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.
Strong documentation and report writing skills.
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Internal Contacts
Safety Committee, Operational Department Managers, Human Resources Director, Workers Compensation Staff, Business Unit Managers, Communications. |
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External Contacts
Work Cover, Business Council of Australia, Environmental Protection Agency and other Professional Associations. |
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Typical Experience
8 - 10 years of commercial experience predominantly within a specialist Occupational Health & Safety position, coupled with relevant tertiary qualifications. |
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Other Comments
Alternate Title: Workers Compensation Manager, Return To Work Manager. |
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