Safety Manager

Part Time Safety Manager 

Who we are: 

PolyNovo is a disruptive medical technology company, headquartered in Melbourne. We design, develop, and manufacture innovative dermal regeneration solutions, using our patented bioabsorbable polymer technology NovoSorb®. Our lifesaving products have revolutionised the treatment of burns, major trauma as well as multiple emerging indications, and impacted the lives of over 70,000 patients globally. With a footprint in 46 countries and 300+ staff across a range of locations, PolyNovo continues to grow, and opportunity awaits.

Learn more about PolyNovo by visiting our Website or our LinkedIn page.

About the role: 

This is a diverse role where you will partner with our teams to build awareness and knowledge on safety, improve compliance and help embed a safety culture. You'll also manage workplace injuries and Return to Work, help design trainings and report on compliance and other safety initiatives to our Leadership team. 

For this role we are looking at 2 days a week or 5 days per fortnight. We are flexible on days and are open to having a conversation on what works best for you. 

Role specific:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive health and safety strategy and system aligned with Operational goals and regulatory requirements
• Provide compliant advice to stakeholders and the business when managing issues or incidents
• Identify, assess, and mitigate psychosocial risks (e.g., workplace stress, burnout, harassment, mental health challenges) across all levels of the organisation.
• Partner with People to design and deliver targeted HSE training and awareness programs, building internal capability and promoting accountability.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments to proactively identify potential workplace health and safety issues and develop appropriate action plans
• Lead investigations of workplace health and safety incidents and hazard management, including conducting investigations, root cause analysis, action plans, maintaining accurate records and timely reporting.
• Manage emergency response and injury management protocols, maintaining readiness for emergencies and overseeing return-to-work processes.
• Work with relevant divisional leads to ensure all reports including associated documentation are followed up and completed in a confidential, timely fashion.
• Partner with Quality and Production teams to ensure that safety practices and procedures are compliant, followed and are best practice.
• Active coordination and early involvement in the injury and claims management process with employee, supervisor and medical professionals.
• Coordinate and manage injury management/return to work process
• Manage long term medical absences, making decisions on approach and management.
• Collaborate with the People, Legal, Quality and Compliance teams to ensure alignment of health and safety policies with broader employee welfare and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present regular reports to senior leadership on the performance of health and safety initiatives and compliance
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of health and safety programs, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as the point of contact for internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies on matters related to health and safety.
• Empower teams and employees to develop a safety mindset and drive to imbed this into daily practices and procedures

Experience: 

• You'll bring 5+ years previous knowledge and experience working in a safety role in a manufacturing environment
• Understand the Safety legislation and know apply this in practice. 
  
• HSE technical skills (e.g. training, auditing, investigation, learning teams, HOP, etc.)
• Extensive experience in dealing with chemicals on site
• Extensive experience in dealing with a warehouse on site
  

Why PolyNovo?

Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. At PolyNovo, we offer a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking projects that shape the future of our company and the industry.

• Multinational, ASX 200 listed and values-led business dedicated to redefining healing for the benefit of our patients
• Unique platform technology, an exciting pipeline of highly innovative products
• Diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace culture
• Career development opportunities and unlimited access to online learning
• Rewards platform with access to discounts at over 450+ Australian retailers
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, Nurture Days, and more
• Salary packaging including novated car leasing.

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Please note only applicants with full working rights in Australia will be considered.

PolyNovo is committed to creating a workplace that values equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise and value that it is the sum of our parts – our combined backgrounds, experiences and perspectives – that allow us to succeed.

Learn more about PolyNovo at: https://au.polynovo.com/company/