Address ABOUT THE ROLE:
Summary of the role:
You will work closely with the management team at Mercy Health Albury to ensure that that safety management systems are working effectively. The role will be supported by the Work Health and Safety Team who work across all areas of Mercy Health providing high quality safety expertise.
This is a permanent role that can work flexibly part time (1 day per week)
You will be located at Mercy Health Albury
You will be responsible for coordinating health & safety activities within the facility ensuring identification and control of hazards, prevention of injuries to staff and the maintenance of safe environment.
You will assist with the implementation of management system to ensure the facility is maintaining a safe working environment.
You will be involved in developing and reviewing procedures manuals and related documentation.
You will also work closely with stakeholders to ensure completion of required training and education activities
ABOUT YOU:
You have or are working towards a tertiary safety qualification
You have a high standard of verbal and written communication skills
You are very organised and able to manage multiple projects and activities
you have experience developing and implementing safety initiatives
you are keen to work closely with our Safety Team, Health Services managers and our staff
ABOUT US:
Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:
caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).
If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.
Contact Details
Alison Hunt-Sturman
ahuntsturman@mercy.com.au
Group Manager, Work Health and Safety Alison Hunt-Sturman
+61466805388
ahuntsturman@mercy.com.au
