is now recruiting for
Health, Safety and Risk Manager
Applications close midnight, contact luminary@luminarypartners.com.au for enquiries
Overview
About the RNA
The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) is a member based not-for-profit organisation embedded in nearly 150 years of history. First established in 1875 to deliver the first ‘Intercolonial Exhibition of 1876’, the show developed into the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) which continues to be Queensland’s most anticipated yearly event and continues to achieve its aim of connecting Queenslanders of all ages - from the country to the city and from all walks of life.
Along with the iconic Ekka, the organisation runs the Royal Queensland Awards (RQA), a series of six individual competitions unearthing the best produce in Australia. The historic Brisbane Showgrounds is also a venue business which hosts more than 250 events each year from music festivals to corporate functions and gala dinners, and is home to the state-of-the-art Royal International Convention Centre.
Find out more about the RNA: Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (rna.org.au)
Our Mission
The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) is committed to celebrating and championing agriculture and the essential role it plays in the everyday lives of Queenslanders.
We do this by showcasing and rewarding the very best of the best in agriculture through our Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) and Royal Queensland Awards (RQA) competitions.
Our education programs and promotions are also designed to advocate for agriculture and reflect the association’s core charter.
The RNA has been committed to ensuring the community recognises the vital role agriculture plays in everyday life since 1875.
Our Vision
To provide a vibrant destination with leading educational and event faciltiies and activities that capture the hearts and mind of all Queenslander, from the country to the city.
Our Values
Benefits of Working at the RNA
Unique Workplace
The RNA is a unique and innovative workplace offering a wide range of jobs within the events industry. You will have the opportunity of working to support large and small scale events within the Royal International Convention Centre and the Showgrounds, as well as being involved in the biggest event in Queensland, the Ekka.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to providing a healthy working environment and improving the quality of the working lives of all RNA staff. Thereby, we offer a maximum of 5 days of wellness leave per year and additional annual leave. Our aim is to boost the overall wellbeing of staff which encourages the achievement of their full potential for the benefit of themselves and their organisation.
Innovation
The RNA is an evolving organisation where innovative thinking is rewarded. Ideas big and small that results in a change that adds value is supported.
Employee Recognition
We encourage innovation and support our people by providing a wide range of learning activities, including leadership and development programs, lunch and learn sessions, and personal development plans through world class learning content. Our tailored learning program will help you to achieve your personal learning goals.
Health, Safety and Risk Manager
About the role
The Health, Safety and Risk Manager is responsible for providing strategic health, safety and risk advice and for the development of resources that ensure best practice approaches and risk management systems for the RNA, including the Royal International Convention Centre and the RNA Showgrounds and its precincts. It has a focus on risk management such as hazard identification, risk assessment, all facets of risk control, and follow up monitoring, review and consultation.
The role requires strong liaison with RNA staff and councillors, government regulators and relevant industry bodies to ensure that the RNA has a sound safety culture which is compliant with contemporary safety trends, processes and procedures.
The role will lead the ongoing development of the RNA’s Risk Management processes, Safety Culture, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Management System, and develop and deliver health and safety training as required.
Your opportunity
As the Health, Safety and Risk Manager, you will:
Develop and implement the RNA’s annual Health Safety and Wellbeing Management Plan including the coordination of the processes around the maintenance of the Corporate Risk Register and oversight of Risk Committees.
Ensure monitoring systems and evaluations are implemented and maintained.
Monitor health and safety processes to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policy.
Project manage strategic risk &/or safety-related projects as required, including specific research aimed at delivering contemporary, best practice, compliant initiatives.
Advise and support line managers through the RNA Injury Management Rehabilitation policy and procedures.
Influence, coach, and consult with all stakeholders to provide integrated technical and strategic advice
Support the senior management accountability for risk & safety and the reduction of lost time injuries through leadership, direction and expert counsel.
Develop and maintain the RNA’s Health and Safety management reporting framework including incident reporting.
Lead the development and implementation of an annual Internal Safety Communications Plan including toolbox talks, Safety Library, Safety Noticeboards, Safety Awareness Week, monthly all-staff meetings, to reinforce safety communications and the safety management system.
Contribute to the development and implementation of on-line and face-to-face training programs including induction and annual compliance training.
Coordinate and Chair the RNA OHS Committee and provide Secretariat role to the RNA Risk Committee
Standard Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Achieve and maintain high professional standards for the benefit of the RNA, it’s clients and patrons;
Protect the RNA’s property; and
Carry out such other duties as are incidental to the proper performance of your duties or that the RNA may reasonably require based on the operational requirements of the Business.
What we are looking for
The ideal candidate must have relevant tertiary qualifications as well as a minimum 5 years of Workplace Health, Safety & Risk management experience and minimum 3 years’ experience in a strategic development role.
You will also have:
Demonstrated experience in managing or advising on risk management in an events, hospitality, property or building services industry.
Expert background in designing the WHS management strategy and framework with critical risk control management including the development of policies and procedures.
Established skill in project management and implementing a comprehensive Health Safety and Wellbeing program.
Thorough knowledge of the requirements for generating a lasting behavioural based Safety Culture
Ability to facilitate risk and incident investigation mediated by analysis of evidence, conceptual/technical knowledge, experience and critical thought.
Experience in working with Government regulators and industry stakeholders
Strong relationship management and influencing skills
Excellent conflict resolution skills.
Position Description
To learn of the requirements and attributes of our ideal candidate for this position,
we invite you to please download the full position description below.
How to Apply
Requirements
To be considered for a role, please provide the following information in your online application, for the assessment of your suitability:
A short (no more than two pages) statement focusing on how you align with the core accountabilities outlined in the role statement.
Attach a current resume, including the names and contact details of two referees. At least one referee must have a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance within the previous two years.
Contact us
Confidential enquiries can be made to:
Jon Hottot, Senior Partner, Luminary, on 0488 420 003
or via email jon.hottot@luminarypartners.com.au
Due date
Applications close midnight, contact luminary@luminarypartners.com.au for enquiries
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For confidential enquiries please contact:
Jon Hottot, Senior Partner, Luminary, on 0488 420 003
or via email jon.hottot@luminarypartners.com.au