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Form of workManual Handling Coordinator
- Make an impact using your clinical experience to train staff on patient handling safety
- Part time opportunity, 16 hours per week, flexible working conditions
- Enjoy a variety of tasks in both clinical and non-clinical Manual Handling
- Join a friendly, supportive team who genuinely enjoy their work and the contribution they make
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Health, Safety & Wellness department
The Health, Safety and Wellness department is committed to promoting the highest levels of safety and wellbeing support to staff across Austin Health. The department provides services across all three campuses of Austin Health (Austin hospital, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre), as well as to our regional sites.
About the role
As the Manual Handling Coordinator, you will work alongside another Manual Handling Coordinator. You will work collaboratively with a supportive team who are passionate about providing best practice care for our staff and patients. You’ll enjoy our continuing education and quality improvement strategy, which is developed through leadership forums and committees.
A regular day will see you:
- Coordinate and deliver Manual Handling training across Austin Health
- Work closely with the clinical areas providing support and guidance in relation to OHS matters, particularly in Manual Handling
- Review and support Manual Handling related incidents and investigations
- Provide and complete Manual Handling risk assessments, policies and procedures, and other training documents
This is a part time opportunity (16 hours per week), working Mondays and either a Thursday or Friday.
About you
You will be someone who has excellent communication skills and enjoys presenting to a variety of working groups. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset. You will further bring with you:
- A relevant professional qualification and current AHPRA registration in either nursing, physiotherapy or occupation therapy
- Previous experience in a similar role and demonstrated specialist knowledge of Manual Handling
- A proven ability to effectively deliver training with a high level of presentation skills
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Discounted car parking and easy access via public transport, with Heidelberg train station right outside the Austin hospital
- Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time), plus purchased leave options
Inclusion at Austin
We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.
Work with us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager.
