Are you passionate about promoting Safety and Wellbeing in the workplace? The Workforce Safety and Wellbeing team is seeking a dedicated Assistant Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to join our team.
As part of our commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff and patients, we are looking for an individual who is proactive, detail-oriented and compassionate. If you thrive in a dynamic workforce setting and have a strong background in Safety and Wellbeing practices, we want to hear from you!
In this position you will work in alignment with the Health Service and external agencies (WorkCover Queensland and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland) to achieve consistency of health and safety strategies, service delivery arrangements and performance outcomes.
Join us today!Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO4
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/RK4D561331
Closing date 13-May-2024
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Contact person Sandie Schofield
Contact details (07) 4920 5538
Access theAbout us:Central Queensland (CQ) Health's Workforce Division plays an integral role in the effective management of the people resources for our service. The Division takes the lead role in the attraction, retention, learning and development, performance, discipline, change management, Safety and well-being, and engagement of our most important asset - “our people”.The Workforce Division Unit comprises approximately 40 Human Resource practitioners who provide a high quality, client focused and value adding human resource service to management and staff throughout the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS).About the role:Contribute to the effective development and delivery of professional occupational health, workplace Safety and workplace rehabilitation and return to work services provided by the Workforce Safety and Wellbeing Unit and effectively and efficiently inform and support the relevant Workforce Safety and Wellbeing Advisors and staff on occupational health and workplace Safety and workplace rehabilitation and return to work responses and strategies.The position provides advice and support in the application of workplace health and safety, workplace rehabilitation, workers compensation and organisational wellbeing to assist CQHHS achieve safe, healthy and supportive workplaces and work practice for staff.About you:To be successful in this role you must have:
- Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: While not mandatory, a relevant qualification would be well regarded.
- Relevant skills and experience to effectively function as a rehabilitation and return to work coordinator is highly desirable.
- You communicate messages clearly, structure written communication so that it is easy to follow and adapt your communication style to address the needs of different people.
- You possess a working knowledge of, and experience in applying the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003, other legislation, codes and standards, relevant to the key responsibilities of this role.
- You build and sustain positive relationships with team members and clients and respond to changes in client needs and expectations effectively.
- A hourly rate between $44.47 - $49.00 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Education Opportunities – Study and Research
- Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
- Generous Salary Sacrificing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
- Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.