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Workplace Safety and Wellbeing Administrative Officer

Catholic Education Office, Wollongong

Work type: Permanent full time

Job no: 497787

Categories: CEO - People and Culture, Catholic Diocese of Wollongong

Advertised: AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:

The Director of Schools invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for the permanent full-time position of Workplace Safety and Wellbeing Administration Officer.

This position works under the direction of Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong's (CEDoW) Team Leader - Workplace Safety and Wellbeing within the People and Culture (PaC) service area. 

WHY WORK FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG

We provide our team with:

  • Flexible & hybrid working opportunities (in accordance with the CEDoW Remote Working Policy)

  • Ex-gratia leave during the Christmas Period

  • Competitive salary plus superannuation

  • Salary packaging

  • Excellent professional development programs, tailored to your needs

  • An environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through education

  • A platform to contribute to the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Workplace Safety and Wellbeing team is a dynamic and energetic team that contributes to the broader People and Culture service area through the design and delivery of a comprehensive workplace safety and wellbeing framework.  The role requires an understanding and commitment to support the mission of Catholic Education within the evangelising mission of the Church.

KEY FUNCTIONS

  • Monitoring, triaging, and actioning the Work, Health, and Safety inbox

  • Initial point of contact via email/phone and follow up for staff notification/injury management and health and wellbeing enquiries 

  • Workers Compensation claims administration and first point of contact liaison with CEDoW's worker's compensation insurer.

  • Preparing and submitting wage reimbursement schedules for worker's compensation claims and reconciling payments

  • Preparation of worker's compensation pay sheets and pay adjustments 

  • Capacity to interpret legislation around basic worker's compensation and return to work requirements

  • Capacity to interpret Enterprise Agreements particular to Education

SELECTION CRITERIA

The successful candidate will be someone who has:

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in G Suite applications (including Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Forms).

  • Demonstrated capacity to utilise internal operational computer systems - Compass, SOLV, ClickUp, etc

  • Strong knowledge of administrative practices and document/records management.

  • Excellent planning and organisation skills, forward-thinking and initiative, and a highly proactive manner.

  • A high level of confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgement.

  • Confidence and professionalism in interpersonal and relationship management, and the ability to engage professionally with a range of stakeholders.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

  • Minimum Certificate IV in administration or similar. 

  • At least 5 years experience working in the field of administration.

  • Payroll/Finance/Worker’s Compensation administration experience preferred but not essential

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed before your commencement with us.

POSITION APPLICATION

Applicants are to complete an online application that asks you to provide a copy of your CV and to address the ‘Selection Criteria’ and ‘Qualifications and Experience’. Please keep your response to the equivalent of 2-3 pages in length.

To confidentially discuss your application or general interest in this position please contact Susan Philipson, CEDoW Team Leader - Workplace Safety and Wellbeing, on 0438 528 360.

To submit your application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Applications Close:  3 November 2024 at 11:55 pm

 

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