Senior Advisor (Work Health And Safety Education)

The purpose of the position is to provide quality advice and expertise to management, staff and other stakeholders on issues relating to the prevention and management of manual handling, ergonomics, occupational violence related injury and other emerging risks across all business areas of the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Senior Advisor (Work Health and Safety Education) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Provide advice to the Director Workforce Health and Safety, senior management and other stakeholders throughout the health service on the identification of risks and opportunities
• Guide development of health service training packages, assessment and recommendations through use of high-level knowledge of relevant Work Health and Safety legislation
• Act as a key contact in relation to staff wellness management by providing extensive support for senior managers and clinicians
• Interpret and apply WHS data to inform quality service delivery and to guide improvement and strategic planning activities related to all identified workforce safety key risks within the health service

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Drivers Licence
• While not mandatory, a relevant qualification would be well regarded
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $117 824 - $126 212 per annum

About Us

Safety is of the highest priority at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS). We are committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment for staff, patients and visitors by ensuring safety is integrated into all GCHHS operations.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 19 April 2024

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC556348

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.