Address The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is 'great care every day'.
About your opportunity
Permanent part-time / 38 hours p.f.
The purpose of this position is to contribute to the effective implementation of proactive systems to prevent work related injury and illness.
Safety Officers work closely with management and staff to ensure a coordinated approach to identifying and managing work health and safety risks. They are responsible for supporting knowledge, understanding and compliance with relevant legislation and best practice in work health and safety.
Generous remuneration package value up to $55,426 p.a. comprising:
Salary range of $44.47 to $49.00 p.h. (AO4)
Annual leave with 17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
Skills and experience:
Working knowledge of work health and safety legislative framework and the ability to apply in practice to maintain an effective safety management system
Experience in conducting work health and safety audits, investigations, risk assessments, and well-developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills to identify risks and causative factors leading to flexible, responsive, client focused solutions.
High level written communication and interpersonal skills including negotiation and consultation, and a proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge and understanding of work health and safety metrics and the ability to identify, prioritise and implement improvements to ensure desired safety outcomes are achieved
Experience in delivering education and training programs to all levels of the organisation
Requirements
Whilst not mandatory, possession of or working toward a qualification in work health and safety will be highly regarded
Probation period may apply.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Why make the change?
Townsville is one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef, with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away.
The coastal hub of Townsville is an ideal base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Townsville is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
