Health & Safety Officer

Coordinate Workplace Health & Safety and promote Wellbeing Initiatives for a business providing Primary Healthcare Services to public prisons across Victoria

Salary of $110,000 + super. Based in Carlton with travel across Victoria to various GEO Healthcare sites. 

About the role

The Health & Safety Officer is a key member of the People & Culture Team of GEO Healthcare and will play an integral role in the successful transition and delivery of Primary Healthcare Services to public prisons in Victoria.

Based at GEO Healthcare’s Head Office in Carlton, and reporting to the Director, People & Culture, you will be responsible for the deployment of effective workplace health and safety services across GEO Healthcare, including injury management, workers compensation, occupational health and safety, and for providing information on wellbeing initiatives and events to all staff and managers across the organisation. 

Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Experience and knowledge of OHS legislation, regulations, practices, procedures, and standards.
• Experience and knowledge of contemporary injury management and risk management practices and procedures.
• Experience in the management and implementation of Health Wellbeing programs and events.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop new procedures, prepare reports and submissions, and maintain appropriate records.
• Demonstrated commitment to GEO Healthcare values.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of ISO Quality Management and Occupational, Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Experience in a multi-site and/or health services and/or correctional environment.

Other Requirements of the role:

• Valid and current full Australian driver’s licence.
• Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

For more information on this role, including more details regarding the key accountabilities, Health & Safety Officer

About GEO Healthcare

GEO Healthcare employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the healthcare services they need.

GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd – a company providing correctional and healthcare services in Australia for over 30 years.

We are looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company Values: Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.

Company Benefits Overview

The GEO Group Australia is a leading non-government provider of correctional centres and healthcare services in correctional facilities. 

• GEO Healthcare - delivering primary and related health services in Victorian men’s public prisons.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of the GEO Healthcare Team: Click Here

Financial & Career Benefits

• Professional development: Access to conferences, seminars and courses to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Commonwealth Bank: Access exclusive rates on loans, Financial Literacy Program and other banking services.
• Super salary packaging: Maximise your super contributions with pre-tax deductions.
• Scholarships: Progress your career with a scholarship to develop your expertise.
• Family university scholarships: Scholarships available to support your family’s education goals.
• Paid study leave: Take time off to focus on furthering your qualifications (conditions apply).
• Special leave: Additional day off every six months for high attendance.

Health & Wellbeing

• Safety is key: Safe and secure workplace with a focus on both physical and psychological safety.
• Fitness Passport: Affordable membership providing access to a wide network of gyms and fitness facilities.
• Telus Health: Access to Employee Assistance including personal wellbeing and health, relationships, financial and career assistance.
• Medibank discounts: Reduced rates on health insurance plans through Medibank.
• Equal treatment: Equal Opportunity employer that actively promotes diversity and inclusion for all employees

Work-Life Balance

• Reward and recognition: A range of recognition and reward programs including, Employee of the Month, Team Member Rewards and Refer a Friend.
• Celebrate together: Recognition and celebration of special events and days throughout the year.

For further information on our organisation please visit geogroup.com.au/geohealthcare 

How to Apply:

Please Note: it is mandatory for all GEO Healthcare staff to have the following:

• Three COVID-19 vaccinations (You will be required to attach immunisation evidence to your application).
• Flu Vaccination in the previous 12 months

To apply, we ask that you complete short questionnaire below and attach a cover letter and current resume.
To obtain further information about the application and recruitment process, please contact HealthcareCareers@geogroup.com.au.

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People with diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are always looking for people to join or company who share the values that we stand for:  

UNDERSTANDING          RESPECT         ACCOUNTABLE       TEAMWORK         EXCELLENCE