About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to contribute to the effective development, management and delivery of professional workplace health and safety services throughout West Moreton Health (WMH). Reporting to the Safety Team Leader, this role will assist to implement, review and report on work safety and wellbeing responses and strategies, policies, guidelines, procedures and networks consistent with Departmental and WMH policy.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Sound knowledge of and demonstrated application of workplace health and safety legislative standards and guidelines relevant to a large complex organisation;
- Ability to identify workplace hazards by analysing workplace operations, processes and work practices, and provide practical guidance and advice on workplace health and safety matters.
- Experience in workplace health and safety inspections, audits and investigations, including the application of risk management principles and provision of recommendations to control hazards and facilitate the implementation of flexible, responsive, client focused solutions to improve health and safety outcomes;
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills, evidenced by the ability to manage projects, facilitate work groups and networks in a multidisciplinary environment, and maintain effective working relationships using high-level verbal and written communication and report writing skills;
- Ability to work independently and contribute constructively to the team by setting priorities, planning and monitoring workflow, participating in research and training, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives relating to work practices and procedures, leading to business improvement outcomes.
- Vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO.12/21and the Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70.
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
Benefits
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply), 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation. Other employment benefits may include:
professional development, salary sacrificing options, wellness programs and the Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
