WHS Governance and Systems Manager

Company Description

Navitas is looking for an experienced and proactive WHS specialist to lead wellness, health and safety governance and systems within our Group WHS team and providing support to offshore regions. Working across our divisions, you’ll be supporting initiatives that can be rolled out across our portfolio of colleges, campuses, and offices.

This role is located in Perth Head Office and provides the opportunity to work from home on two days per week, if desired. You will engage our Divisional WHS colleagues, which means you’ll become part of a dedicated community that extends beyond the classroom, encompassing a wide range of professions.

About Navitas

Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. Employing 5,000 staff, we create life-changing opportunities for students to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 60,000 aspirational students across our global network each year.

Job Description

In this role, you’ll work closely with operational leaders and be connected to our global WHS team, to support a safe and healthy work environment for our employees, students, contractors and visitors.

What you'll be doing

Implement, and monitor workplace health, safety, and wellness programs in compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices.

Lead the review, maintenance and publishing of approved global WHS policies, procedures, tools and resources.

Conduct risk assessments, identify potential hazards, and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures.

Support the development of frameworks, policies and procedures, for both staff and student groups across Navitas' global footprint.

Support with the preparation of leadership and Board reports, building and maintaining dashboards.

Lead global wellbeing initiatives, such as annual exercise challenges and wellbeing surveys.

Manage Workers’ Compensation policy renewals for Australian Navitas entities.

Maintain accurate records on Donesafe and SOLV platforms and prepare reports on health and safety metrics.

Stay up-to-date with changes in relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

Exploring opportunities to utilise AI to maximise success in role and value for your stakeholders.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Health & Safety or an Allied Health discipline

Eligibility for AIHS membership as a Certified WHS Practitioner or Certified WHS Professional

Demonstrated experience across WHS risk management, including hazard identification, investigation, trauma informed principles and controls

Strong working knowledge of Workers’ Compensation legislation and contemporary injury management practices

Highly developed stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, negotiation, communication and influencing skills

Proven project management capability in a complex, matrix or shared services environment

Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and manage confidential matters

Practical experience using AI technologies and the MS Office suite

Strong analysis, written communication and administrative skills

Desirable:

Experience in Australian workers’ compensation insurance management and premium reduction

Experience using HR, WHS or related information systems for data and reporting

Knowledge of Australian state and territory WHS legislation

Experience working across geographically dispersed and operationally diverse organisations

Additional Information

What we can offer

We offer a range of employee benefits, support to help you be your best, and flexibility, to help us all thrive.

Navitas is where work has meaning. Our impact is far-reaching – we create lasting legacies for students and communities

Discounts and offers on lifestyle and retail expenses

Fitness Passport access to multiple gyms and pools in your area

Access to LinkedIn Learning for your development

Novated leasing

2 days a year volunteer leave for causes you are passionate about

Hybrid work environment

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

At Navitas we promote and embrace an inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe equality, flexibility, and diversity deliver a rich collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff - no matter where they are from or who they are - feel safe, supported and given opportunities to thrive.

We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups.

How to Apply

If you thrive in a dynamic and values driven environment and enjoy variety in your day-to-day work, we’d love to hear from you!

All applicants must have full working rights within Australia to be considered. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including a Police Check.

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