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Health and Wellbeing Advisor - Taronga Zoo

Company description:

Taronga is more than just a workplace - we're a collaborative community of kind and respectful people who share a passion for making a positive impact on the world.

Job description:

• This position has the flexibility to be based from either Taronga Zoo, Mosman or Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo
• 2 year, full time position *potential opportunity for ongoing position
• TCSA Salaried Employees Award, Clerk Grade 6/7, base salary starting from $100,011 + 11.5% superannuation & leave loading

Are you passionate about health and wellbeing? Do you want to make a real impact in a dynamic and inspiring environment? Join us as our Health and Wellbeing Advisor and play a pivotal role in shaping our vision for a safer, healthier workplace!

About the Role…

Are you ready to lead the charge in creating a thriving, safe, and supportive workplace? Supporting Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo, we're looking for a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Advisor to drive our health and wellbeing initiatives.

You'll be at the forefront of our mission to foster a culture where our team can be at their best, both physically and psychologically. This role offers the exciting opportunity to shape and implement wellbeing strategies, manage health programs, and make a tangible impact on our team's overall wellness.

At Taronga, our aim for safety is about creating a space where our People can be at their best, physically and psychologically, every day. As the health and wellbeing lead, you will be at the forefront of shaping this vision.

Your role is to lead and champion a culture of safety and wellbeing, providing guidance to the management team and ensuring compliance with the various regulations.

Key Accountabilities…

• Lead Health Monitoring Programs: Spearhead the development and execution of health monitoring and surveillance programs, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Oversee Injury Management: Manage the injury management process, including consultation with supervisors and injured workers, ensuring effective recovery and return-to-work plans while maintaining compliance and supporting psychological safety.
• Administer Fitness for Work: Oversee the fitness for work process to uphold our duty of care and ensure team members are ready and fit for their roles.
• Promote Psychological Safety: Implement and manage strategies that focus on psychological safety, using a biopsychosocial approach to support both physical and mental wellbeing.
• Identify and Mitigate Risks: Proactively identify areas of risk to workers' health and wellbeing, implementing comprehensive strategies and programs to prevent harm and promote a safe work environment.
• Develop and Implement Safety Strategies: Contribute to the creation and execution of robust workplace strategies that integrate psychological safety and wellbeing into our overall health and safety framework.

About You…

• You are a passionate health and wellbeing professional with a strong background in managing psychosocial risks and implementing mental health programs.
• With an allied health degree or extensive experience in the field, you are adept at identifying health risks and developing proactive strategies to enhance wellbeing.
• Your experience in injury management and RTW certification will enable you to support our team effectively.
• You're committed to making a difference and thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments.
• Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check

Benefits…

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:

• Flexible Hybrid work model - Taronga supports a blend of in-office, remote, and on-the-go workers!
• Free Onsite Zoo car parking
• Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga's Sydney & Dubbo Zoo's
• A wide range of discounts on our award-winning accommodation across both sites
• Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
• Discounted Fitness Passport
• + more!

We Value Diversity…

Taronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community - be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.

Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.

About Applying…

Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page. You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application. Please avoid the use of AI.

1. Describe a specific instance where you had to address a significant psychological safety concern within your team or organisation. What was the issue, how did you handle it, and what were the outcomes? Please include details about the strategies you used and how you engaged with the team to resolve the situation.
2. Share an example of a time when you had to implement a new health and wellbeing initiative in your workplace. How did you ensure its successful adoption and address any resistance from employees? What strategies did you use to measure its effectiveness, and how did you adjust the approach based on the feedback and outcomes?

Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday 15 September 2024