Health & Wellbeing Partner

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Manager Human Resources

Salary Range: $1,259 - $1,436 per 35 hour week + superannuation

Are you passionate about supporting employees' health and wellbeing, particularly in the area of recovery at work and workers compensation? Do you have a knack for blending professionalism with a bit of humor to make the workplace a more enjoyable place? As our Health & Wellbeing Partner, you'll be at the heart of our efforts to support injured workers while ensuring compliance with legislative and organisational requirements. You’ll be instrumental in helping our team members return to work safely and effectively, and in promoting an environment where health and wellbeing are top priorities.

You’ll play a key role in managing our Recover at Work Program and supporting the active recovery of injured employees, coordinating injury management and recovery plans in collaboration with employees, supervisors, and medical professionals and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. You'll also liaise with our insurance provider, rehabilitation professionals, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective case management.

In addition to recovery at work, you’ll oversee our health monitoring programs, including pre-employment and periodic health checks, and work on initiatives to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses. You’ll also manage psychosocial hazards in the workplace, helping to create a psychologically safe environment while promoting positive mental health strategies. Working closely with people leaders, you’ll offer guidance on creating an inclusive and supportive work culture and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver health and wellbeing initiatives that engage employees and foster a positive workplace.

To succeed in this role, previous experience in recovery at work or WHS would be great, but you really need strong communication and interpersonal skills. While formal qualifications in work health and safety are a plus, we value experience and a collaborative approach. A Class C driver’s licence is also required. Beyond your technical skills, we’re looking for someone who is organised, adaptable, and empathetic, with a strong sense of humor to keep things light in tough situations. You’ll be a team player, resilient in the face of challenges, and able to balance hard work with moments of fun.

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This position is located in the beautiful town of Coonabarabran, known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, which is midway between Melbourne and Brisbane and is known for its beautiful landscape and stunning night skies. The town has medical services, excellent schools, a variety of sporting and social clubs and a thriving tourism Industry. With the nearby Warrumbungle National Park, which is also Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, there is plenty to do and explore whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation.
 

Selection criteria include:

• Previous experience as a Return to Work/Recover at Work Coordinator is highly desirable
• Experience in a work health and safety or health and wellbeing role, preferably with experience in psychosocial hazards 
• Experience delivering programs to support the health and wellbeing of staff
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Very strong interpersonal skills including collaborator and collaborative influencing
• Formal qualifications in work health and safety or a relevant field are a plus but not essential for an experienced health and wellbeing professional.
• Class C driver’s licence.

Benefits of working for Council

Council is committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including

• Great leave opportunities 
  • Long service leave after 5 years
  • 1 RDO every 4 weeks 
  • Paid parental and concurrent parental leave
  • Carer’s leave
  • 3 weeks sick leave per year including up to 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
  • Purchase additional leave or cash out leave
  • Deferred leave scheme – eg work three years at 75% of your pay and have the following year off at 75% of your pay! 
• Support for training and professional development
  • Formal training opportunities
  • Access to thousands of free online training courses
• Weekly pay cycle
• Mobile phone allowance available if you bring your own device
• Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Hybrid work and flexible hours by agreement and subject to role requirements
• Wellness – we want you to be at your best self so you and your immediate family members have access to our employee assistance program with TELUS Health One
• Free annual flu vaccinations and bi-annual skin cancer checks available
• PPE provided
• Generous uniform allowance

About Warrumbungle Shire Council

Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran. 

With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. Council is proud to be an equal opportunity and child safe employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government. 

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.00 pm Monday 21 April 2025.

For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.