Work Health and Safety Coordinator

Choose your base. Choose your hours. Choose a meaningful role


Remuneration: $84,436 - $112,331p. a + Superannuation + Salary packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until May 2027
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Hours Per Week: 28 hrs/week
Location: Negotiable onsite locations 
Requisition ID: REQ589317 
Closing date: Sunday 20th July 2025

Join a team that values your expertise and gives you the flexibility to thrive & truly supports people and communities across rural NSW.

Apply now and be part of something special!

 
Work-Life Balance? You’ve Got It!

Choose to be based at one of our beautiful rural sites in: Warialda | Bingara | Moree | Wee Waa | Narrabri | Bogabri - Enjoy the welcoming local community, wide open spaces, and a strong team culture—while doing meaningful, impactful work.

On top we can offer you: 

• Flexible workdays – Fit your schedule around what works best
• Flexible hours – Early start? Late start? It's up to you
• No commute to the city – Work on-site at your chosen rural location
• Occasional travel to nearby sites as needed (we’ll support you!)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Your Contribution

As our WHS Coordinator, you’ll be the go-to safety champion for rural services. Your responsibilities include:

• Conducting WHS monitoring and reporting
• Supporting managers and facilities to ensure compliance with legislation
• Promoting staff wellbeing
• Monitoring and responding to local incidents and hazards
• Liaising with SafeWork NSW at district and state levels
• Providing monthly reports to the Service Manager
• Overseeing WHS assessments, accreditation, and audits
• Being an active member of the Sector Quality Support Group

 
To See Success

We are looking for someone who:

• Is adaptable, proactive, and solutions-focused
• Can communicate effectively across different teams and locations
• Works well independently and collaboratively
• Has strong time management skills
• Is passionate about creating safer, healthier workplaces
  
  
  

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Renae Kilmore on renae.kilmore@health.nsw.gov.au 

 
Additional information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. 
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 
• The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience  
  
  

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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