Safety Advisor

Working at SwanCare means more than ‘just a job’. We enrich lives for a living and pride ourselves on providing quality care, accommodation and services to our residents.  There is a reason we are one of WA’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers since 1961!

Our people are the heartbeat of our organisation and we are committed to ensuring that they can work in an environment that promotes their health, safety and wellbeing.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Safety Advisor to join us to help shape the next phase of our safety journey, ensuring continuous improvement and excellence in safety performance.

Reporting to the Workplace Health, Safety and Environment Manager, this is a hands-on and diverse role that encompasses a broad range of WHSE responsibilities, supporting the ongoing development of our positive safety culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the development and implementation of a WHS Management System.
• Provide practical WHS advice and support to leaders and employees.
• Coordinate hazard identification and WHS risk-assessment processes.
• Monitor WHS incidents, hazards, trends and outstanding corrective actions.
• Coordinate and conduct workplace inspections and audits.
• Assist with emergency preparedness.
• Support the identification and management of psychosocial hazards.
• Contribute to incident, accident and near miss investigations.
• Deliver and improve WHS training and inductions for employees.
• Support the workers compensation, injury management and RTW function.
• Assist with the development and review of SWP’s.

Why Work For Us?

As the largest single site retirement and aged care community in WA, we are proud of our excellent reputation among our residents, their families, and our staff. You'll see the difference you make every day in the smiles of our residents and our people, and in our collective success. With more than 1000 residents and 700+ staff members, you are guaranteed to be working with a professional community of likeminded people. We will recognise your dedication and achievements, and we will support you with regular training and development, to be the best you can be.  In our recent staff survey, SwanCare scored 85% for Staff Engagement, reflecting our staff's collective commitment to our organisation, their roles and to our clients and residents.

What We Will Offer You:

• Being a not-for-profit organisation, you will have access to attractive salary packaging options, increasing your take home pay!
• A supportive and collaborative work culture.
• Be part of an award winning reward and recognition program.
• Exceptional on-site services and facilities.
• Discounts on HBF health insurance,  on-site gym membership and free parking.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Key Role Requirements:

• Cert IV in Work Health & Safety with commercial experience.
• Exposure to a WHS management reporting platform.
• Incident investigation training (ICAM/TapRoot) and formal auditor or lead auditor training (Desirable).
• Experience in Aged Care, Disability or Human Services industry (Desirable).
• Strong pragmatic problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• National Police Clearance.
• Full working rights in Australia.

What Happens After I Apply?

Please submit a covering letter with your resume.

We will start the shortlisting and interviewing process straight away so if you are interested in becoming part of the SwanCare team, apply today – we’d love to hear from you!