Salary: HSO Level G8 $124,516 - $128,795 p.a.
Location: Perth
Unit/Division: Central Office -> People, Capability & Culture Directorate
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Position No: 00615650
Closing Date: 2024-05-31 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
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-Position Profile: The successful applicant will be provide expert leadership and consultancy support on matters relating to safety, health and security to senior managers and Regional Work Health and Safety Consultant (WHS),including the implementation and maintenance of sound WHS and Injury Management service and operational strategies across the WA Country Health Service.Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
- Thorough knowledge of and experience in the practical application of the WA Work Health and Safety and Workers Compensation and Injury Management legislation and regulatory frameworks
- Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills, including significant interpersonal and negotiation skills.