Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Why Work with Collar?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Packages
• Flexible Working from Home Options
• 12 Office Locations Across Australia 
• Early Finishes on Fridays
• 6 Weeks of Annual Leave
• Christmas Week Gifted as Annual Leave
• Your Birthday Gifted as Annual Leave
• Plus, 4 Days of Carers/Volunteer Leave
• Regular Career Progression Opportunities
• Genuinely Enthusiastic, Friendly & Inclusive Culture
• Certified as a “Great Place to Work” in both 2022 & 2023
• Free Mental Health Support – Employee Assistance Program
• Work for “Australia’s Fastest Growing Recruitment Agency” – LinkedIn

Who is Collar Group?
Collar has been recognised by the Australian Business Journal as one of the Top Talent Management Agencies to watch in 2022 & has been accredited as a “Great Place to Work” in both 2022 and 2023.

Established in 2021, we specialise in large and small volume recruitment throughout Australia and have one of the industry’s most successful recruitment teams who specialise in placing hundreds of candidates weekly. From trades to chefs, nurses, executives to cleaners to office support & project managers to geologists & administrators.

Our consultants are chosen, not just for their expertise, but also for their passion, honesty, and providing high levels of customer service. We have a genuine interest in helping people, improving the industry, and we’re dedicated to making a difference in it. By finding the right candidate for every role and the right role for every candidate.

From our offices located across Australia and Manilla, Collar services the entire Asia-Pacific region. We have more than 100 national clients and a database of more than 1,250,000 industry-specific candidates – both active and passive.

What is the Role?
We’re growing… and FAST! This is a super exciting time for Collar Group as we expand our operations across Australia. We need an experienced and motivated Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor to support the implementation and maintenance of health, safety, and wellbeing programs within our NSW business. Reporting to the Director of Health and Safety, you will be responsible for providing advice, guidance, and support to promote a safe and healthy work environment. Additionally, you will play a key role in enhancing employee wellbeing through the development and implementation of wellbeing initiatives.

 This role includes, but isn’t limited to:

• Support the Director of Health and Safety in the implementation of health, safety, and wellbeing strategies.
• Assist in the development and review of health, safety, and wellbeing policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Conduct risk assessments and inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on health, safety, and wellbeing matters to employees and managers.
• Assist in the investigation of incidents, accidents, and near misses, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support with early intervention, injury management and return to work activities.
• Participate in the development and delivery of training programs to enhance employee awareness and knowledge.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to health, safety, and wellbeing activities.
• Support the implementation of wellbeing initiatives, including mental health awareness campaigns, wellness programs, and work-life balance initiatives.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, such as regulatory bodies and industry associations, to stay updated on best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of health, safety, and wellbeing processes and systems.

The Key Results Areas for this role:

• Effective implementation of health, safety, and wellbeing strategies and initiatives.
• Proactive identification and mitigation of health and safety hazards.
• Compliance with applicable health, safety, and wellbeing regulations and standards.
• Accurate documentation and reporting of health, safety, and wellbeing activities.
• Enhanced employee awareness and engagement in health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Positive impact on employee wellbeing, mental health, and work-life balance.

What Experience do you need?
We’re looking for a passionate Health, Safety & Wellbeing expert with a genuine passion for people, strong interpersonal skills, a positive “can-do” attitude, a high attention-to-detail, and a strong drive to make a difference to the organisation.

Qualifications and Related Experience:

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a health, safety, or wellbeing role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health, safety, and wellbeing regulations and best practices.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment and hazard identification processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skill & Abilities:

• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in documentation and reporting.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications and other relevant software.

Collar Group are an equal opportunity employer. We acknowledge that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don’t match the job description criteria exactly. If you’re excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn’t align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply or get in touch for more information.

Interested? Get in touch or APPLY NOW!
If you are interested in this role, please click “Apply” below and submit an up-to-date resume. If you are interested in joining the Collar family in a different role, please email a copy of your resume to careers@collar.group!