Senior Whs Consultant

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, location to be negotiated
• Salary $84,522 - $94,003 p.a. (ASO5)
• Temporary Full Time (up to 31 May 2024)
• Opportunity to extend contract leading to possible permanency

Overview

We have a great leadership opportunity for a Senior Work Health and Safety (WHS) Consultant who will provide consultancy, advisory and operational WHS services to Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

The Senior WHS Consultant facilitates continual improvement and legislative compliance, in accordance with relevant Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice, Australian Standards and guidelines, including Work Health and Safety Act, Performance Standards and Accreditation Standards.

In this role, you will work in close partnership with senior management, managers, supervisors, employees and their representatives to facilitate the implementation of the WHS system across EFNLHN and contribute to identifying, assessing and controlling WHS risks. You will provide services including reviewing of incident and accident interventions, complex accident investigations and risk assessments, development of accident/injury prevention strategies, hazard management, WHS advice, monitoring of databases and systems, reviewing worksite safety inspection, hazardous substances reviews, hazards and incidents follow up, assistance with health and safety representatives (including election and register of elected representatives), participation on committees and in working parties and the promotion of safe practice and zero harm culture.

You will contribute to the development of EFNLHN specific WHS plans and the identification of priorities and in promoting, influencing and implementing new WHS initiatives. The Senior WHS Consultant is expected to contribute to policy and procedure development and review, together with active involvement in gap analysis and continuous quality activities.

Working in partnership with other staff within EFNLHN and across SA within Workforce Health and People & Culture portfolios, you will provide and exchange information for reporting and to facilitate WHS activities, such as EFNLHN specific auditing and training sessions.

As the Senior WHS Consultant, you will further the strategic directions for EFNLHN and facilitate the achievement of requirements of Cabinet and program targets and strategies.

Eligibility

Applicants are advised that whilst this initial contract is for 12 weeks, there will be a 7-month contract available immediately after this, followed by a permanent opportunity.

Current tertiary qualifications in WHS or other relevant discipline desirable but not essential.

The successful applicant will have:

• ability to demonstrate innovative thought and exercise initiative;
• clear and concise communication skills with effective manner with people;
• high level of adaptability to changes in systems and strategies;
• ability to work co-operatively as an effective member of a team;
• high level time management skills;
• experience supervising and mentoring others.

Please refer to the Job Pack provided for more detailed information.

About Us

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you.  The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

Being part of Eyre and Far North Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

Important Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.  For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 859471.

Enquiries

Michael Wright
Director People and Culture
Phone: 0468 568 ***
E-mail: **************@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

14 March 2024 - 11.55PM

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