Health Safety and Wellbeing Manager

Job Details

• Job number: 2038
• Location: VIC, TAS or WA
• Employment status: Full Time Permanent – Hybrid working available
• Classification: Common Law Contact

($112,000 – $127,000 Inclusive of superannuation + Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging Benefits)

About genU

At genU, we are a group of passionate, driven individuals dedicated to making lives happier and healthier, especially for people with disability, the ageing, and those experiencing disadvantage. As a profit-for-purpose organisation, we invest directly back into the communities we serve.

we’re growing!

In an exciting move for the sector and the people we support, genU is merging with Activ, one of Western Australia’s most trusted and well-established disability service providers. This partnership marks the beginning of a significant national expansion — and with growth, comes opportunity. That’s where you come in.

Harnessing diversity

At genU, we’re not all the same. And that’s one of our greatest strengths. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced and how we think. 

We welcome diversity in all its forms, including culture, gender, disability, neurodiversity, age, sexuality, religion, spirituality, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritages. We respect the intersections of these identities and recognise the unique experiences and insights they bring to our organisation. Our commitment is to foster a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering, and a respectful environment where these values are upheld every day. 

Join our team!

As the Manager of Health, Safety & Wellbeing you are responsible for ensuring genU’s health, safety, and wellbeing systems and processes are effectively implemented across the organisation. You’ll provide coaching and guidance to leaders, promote a safety-first culture, and ensure compliance with OHS legal obligations. Working closely with all areas of genU, you’ll drive safety programs that enhance the wellbeing of employees, clients, and volunteers. If you're passionate about creating a safe, supportive workplace, we’d love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities

As a manager – Health & Wellbeing you will:

• Lead the development and coordination of Health, Safety, and Wellbeing programs focused on risk mitigation and control priorities
• Drive the implementation of effective risk management and compliance systems integrated into daily operations
• Provide coaching, training, and education across all levels to ensure clear understanding of HSW roles and responsibilities
•  Foster strong relationships to ensure smooth communication and information flow across the organisation
• Manage, coach, and support the Health, Safety, and Wellbeing team to enhance team performance
•  Present concise briefs on complex issues with actionable options to reduce HSW risks

About you

We are looking for dynamic and values-led individuals who have:

• Experience developing and implementing compliant HSW management systems across multiple states and sites
• Proven leadership experience in managing successful teams
• Strong communication skills with experience producing reports, procedures, and training materials
• In-depth knowledge of Work Health Safety, Risk, and Environmental legislation across Australia and relevant standards
• Extensive expertise in various HSW technical areas
• Commitment to continuous improvement and best practices in HS.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and reporting skills
• Familiarity with the Disability Acts, Aged Care Acts, OHS Act, and service provider contractual obligations
• NDIS Worker Screening and NDIS Orientation Module certification
• Industry networks, experience in the disability services sector, and emergency management leadership experience

Employee benefits

genU offers a range of benefits, including:

• Extra leave: 15 days of personal leave
• Salary packaging: Non-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum, plus additional meals and entertainment benefits
• Discount shopping programs: Save at over 450 retailers, including Coles, Woolworths, JB HI-FI and Officeworks
• University study benefits: 25% fee reduction via a Torrens University scholarship for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University
• Employee referral program: Earn a cash bonus for referring successful candidates
• Health and wellbeing support: 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Professional development: In addition to a comprehensive induction program and ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression

Requirements

To be eligible, you must have, or be willing to complete:

• NDIS Screening Workers Check

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate of Completion
• A qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent work experience)
• A collaborative and flexible approach to work, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels
• A passion for inclusion, wellbeing, and empowering others to thrive

Ready to make a difference?

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. For further support or adjustments (including copies of recruitment materials in accessible formats), please contact recrtuitment@genu.org.au or 03 5223 9102. For further details about the role, contact Louise Clark – National Manager - Workplace Relations and Safety at 0400 404 466 or louise.clarke@genu.org.au (Hiring Manager).

If you’re ready to make an impact and grow with us, apply now!

Note: Recruitment is accepting multiple applications for vacant positions. Current genU staff should apply via the staff intranet.