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Form of work The role
As a Senior Health and Safety Advisor, you'll be part of a dedicated team providing health and safety support to the operational divisions for the Department of Health. Elevate your career through supporting implementation of a safety management system across a diverse portfolio including warehousing, transport, laboratories, linen services, and corporate offices across Queensland.
Your expertise will be instrumental in facilitating thorough risk assessments, providing advice on health and safety legislative requirements, and building capability of leaders on health and safety matters. Additionally, you'll play a vital role in leading incident investigations and facilitating implementation of effective corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
The successful person
You will be a dedicated professional with a passion for promoting health and safety within the workplace. You will possess strong technical knowledge and skills in the area of health and safety legislation, standards, Codes of Practice and guidelines, coupled with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with multiple stakeholders. Furthermore, you will have the ability work autonomously, prioritise workload and collaborate in a positive team environment to achieve team goals.
About us
The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
Human Resources Branch partners with stakeholders across Queensland Health to provide human resource strategies and support to realise the potential of our people in the delivery of quality healthcare to Queenslanders. The branch delivers a range of human resource services to attract and retain staff, build workforce culture and capability, develop and maintain employment arrangements, monitor and manage workforce performance, and provide assurance that the department's statutory obligations are met.
Benefits
* A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
* Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
* Flexible working arrangements
* Diverse work culture
* Career training and development
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity:
* Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
* Please submit a response (maximum 1 page) outlining your suitability against the 'Role Fit' section of the Role Description.
