AddressJob details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Occupational Health & Safety Classification AO5 Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region Job ad reference QLD/WM541665_01 Closing date 12-Feb-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration 12 months possible extension Contact person Monika Prinsloo Contact details 427853983
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About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to provide team leadership in the area of Work Safety and Wellbeing including hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigations and safety assurance through the development and continual improvement of strategies, programs, and initiatives designed to ensure an effective safety management system is in place and support a culture of safety at WM.
The role will support the implementation, reviewing and reporting on work safety and wellbeing responses and strategies, policies, guidelines, procedures and networks consistent with Departmental and Health Service policy and contribute to the effective development, management and delivery of professional work safety and wellbeing service throughout West Moreton.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated experience in the delivery of safety management services, including developing and reviewing policies, systems, processes, and effective management and monitoring of safety risk assessments, investigations and programs and services within a large diverse organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying legislation, policies and risk management relevant to safety and injury prevention in a large complex organisation.
- Proven capacity to assist in the implementation of safety management initiatives including coaching and developing capability of staff and managers, particularly in the areas of safety, by fostering a performance based and customer focused work culture.
- Demonstrated organisational skills and experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment with a capacity to prioritise competing demands and achieve results within a customer focused approach.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, analytical, communication and negotiation skills, evidenced by the ability to engage and collaborate, facilitate work groups, analyse and interpret information, prepare reports and work in a multidisciplinary environment maintaining effective working relationships with customers and stakeholders to deal with challenges creatively and achieve business focused outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in workplace health and safety auditing, investigation, problem solving and identification of risks and causative factors leading to flexible, responsive, client focused solutions related to safety and injury management issues.
Mandatory Requirements:
- While not mandatory, formal qualifications in work health and safety would be highly regarded.
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- WM541665_01 Senior Advisor WSW (safety) RD (PDF, 181KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
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