October 18, 2024

YMCA South Australia

Adelaide

FULL TIME

Safety Coordinator

Department: Management & Corporate Services
Type: Full-time
Posted: 18 October 2024
Closes: 8 November 2024

THE ROLE
Are you passionate about creating safe environments for children and young people? Do you have an interest in Workplace Health and Safety? We are seeking a dedicated Safety Coordinator to join our team.
As the Safety Coordinator, you will play a key role in managing systems and incident reporting, formalising procedures, and supporting our staff members, all to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. You'll be the first responder to both major and minor incidents, working in a supportive team environment. Full training will be provided for our incident management systems and safeguarding procedures for children and young people.
You will also have opportunities to grow, contributing to various projects and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) compliance initiatives. With over 50 sites across South Australia, you'll gain a diverse range of experiences while fostering a culture of safety throughout our organisation.
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about helping others and eager to make a positive impact on the community.

ABOUT THE Y
YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 170 years. With approximately 1,000 employees, we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.
Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life. Not only their physical fitness and capabilities, but also their sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity; psychological health; resilience; social connectedness; lifelong learning; and their own contribution back into the community. All the elements that together constitute a full, healthy, productive and satisfying life.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:

National Police Check (NPC) – Certificate must be within six (6) months from date of issue
International police check - for applicants who have lived or worked overseas in the past five (5) years
Working with Children Check (WWCC)

While any relevant qualifications or experience are beneficial, we can train the right candidate who brings a great attitude to the importance of safety and safeguarding children and young people.

THE BENEFITS

The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services.
Free access to YMCA South Australia’s recreation facilities.
A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for career development.
A supportive team of passionate and professional individuals.

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?
This is a full-time role, predominantly located in Head Office – Adelaide CBD. Salary expectations are $65,000 - $70,000 depending on skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Colin Organ on 0417 509 405 or at colin.organ@ymcasa.org.au.

HOW TO APPLY
Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter via Apply Now.
Applications close 8th November 2024.
Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. This includes:

National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)
DHS Working With Children Check
International Criminal History Record Check (if worked or lived overseas for 6 months consecutively in the last 5 years)

https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/who...
YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people.