WHS & Rehabilitation Specialist

Summary about this job

Detail information about job WHS & Rehabilitation Specialist. Terms and conditions vacancy

• No industry experience required
• Fast paced environment
• Unique working environment

About the Organisation

The GEO Group Australia is the leading private sector provider of Correctional Facilities and related services in Australia. GEO manage five correctional facilities in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

GEO's mission is to provide government with quality cost-effective services, innovative correctional facility operation and the successful rehabilitation of offenders. The organisation strives to ensure that all facilities maintain the highest possible service and operating standards, as evidenced by the numerous accreditations held, from both local and global standards authorities. GEO's highly trained and motivated employees regard the organisation as "an employer of choice".

Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre is located in Wacol, Queensland, 20 kilometres south-west of Brisbane city and is Queensland’s largest correctional centre.

The Centre's primary role is to safely secure male adult remanded prisoners for the period leading up to, and during, their trials. Most days are very busy with several hundred new receptions arriving and prisoners commuting between the Centre and the courts.

Many prisoners at the Centre complete recognised educational qualifications, gain valuable work skills and begin their long journey turning around chronic health issues and long-term addictions. Following their release, we are proud to report that many former Centre detainees have gone on to establish new careers, secure permanent and ongoing work, and live healthier, happier lives which contribute to broader society. 

About the Opportunity

As the WHS&R Specialist you will lead, manage and drive health and safety awareness across the entire Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre including over 450 staff and more than 1100 prisoners.

This position will see you administering, coordinating and managing the entire WHS&R portfolio, with your time being split between the demands of safety (including risk assessments), health and wellbeing, and injury management/workers compensation.

In order to succeed in the role you will possess:

• Formal qualifications in WHS at Diploma level or above;
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience across WHS, RTW, Injury and WorkCover Management;
• Demonstrated experience managing complex claims within a high-risk environment;
• Demonstrated working knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice;
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to relate to and negotiate with all levels of management, supervisors, health & safety representatives, injured or ill workers, medical practitioners, health professionals, external rehabilitation providers, employee representatives, and other stakeholders;
• Previous experience with Elumina software is highly desirable:
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally and effectively without supervision and demonstrated personal qualities conducive to team oriented work where initiative, flexibility and personal organisation are paramount;
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security and police clearance; and
• Ability to work in a correctional centre, where you will have direct contact with prisoners.

For any queries please contact Jessica Heycott - HR Officer on 07 3212 0402. Closing date for applications will be the 29th of June 2018.

GEO Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The GEO Group Australia is regarded as an Employer of Choice and offers well-equipped, modern, safe working conditions. A supportive organisational culture will maximise your job satisfaction.

The GEO Group is one of the leading private correctional and related services management companies in the world, therefore the successful candidates will reap the benefits of an infrastructure that can only be provided by a global industry leader.

Further benefits include:

• Subsidised meals
• Uniforms provided
• Opportunities for company-funded study
• Free, secure car parking 

If you believe you meet the above requirements and are looking for your next career challenge, please apply online (as detailed below) providing your covering letter, CV/Resume and Selection Criteria.