Occupational Health Advisor

Job Description

  • Spearhead injury management and return-to-work strategies for Babcock’s Marine business.
  • Enhance health and safety systems to optimise wellbeing and operations.
  • Provide expert guidance on injury prevention and health management.

About the Role

Are you an Allied Health Professional ready to embark on a rewarding challenge? Join our Marine business in Henderson, WA and play a pivotal role in fostering our ‘Safety First’ culture as an Occupational Health Advisor.
 

In this crucial role, you’ll oversee injury management and return-to-work processes, ensuring best practices are upheld for Babcock employees. Your responsibilities will extend to managing compensation claims within regulatory frameworks, supporting our commitment to operational excellence.

Reporting directly to the Occupational Health Manager, you’ll spearhead the development and enhancement of systems crucial for monitoring and optimising Injury Management and Return to Work outcomes across Babcock’s Marine Business Units.
 

Your expertise will be instrumental in enabling our teams to manage injuries effectively, facilitate returns to work, conduct fitness assessments, and mitigate psychosocial hazards. You’ll also provide invaluable guidance to staff and managers navigating health challenges, contributing to Babcock’s broader HSEQ strategy through health monitoring programs, ergonomic assessments, and medical evaluations.
 

Join us in making a real impact on employee wellbeing and operational efficiency within a dynamic and supportive environment!
 

To be successful, you will bring:
 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Exercise Physiology, Exercise and Sport Science, or a related field.
  • Experience in an Injury Management and Health and Safety role in a similar industry.
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices related to injury management.
  • Current First Aid Certificate.
  • Strong understanding of workplace health and safety principles.
  • Australian Citizen with a Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain).

What we offer you
 

  • Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
  • We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;
  • We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
  • You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
  • Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
  • You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

 

Who we are

 

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

 

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

 

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

 

  • Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
  • Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
  • Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
  • Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

 

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

 

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au

 

 

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

 

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

 

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
 

Job Req ID: 58529