Manual Handling and Work Health Safety Officer (Health Manager Level 2)

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Work Health and Safety
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REQ551161 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week) 
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2 
Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624 per annum + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation 
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital 
Requisition ID: REQ551161 
   
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About the Role
Concord Repatriation General Hospital has a well-earned reputation for excellence in healthcare for over 70 years. Building on its proud heritage of caring for the Veteran community, the hospital now services the local communities of Concord, Strathfield, Burwood and beyond. 
   
This position is responsible for supporting the Work Health and Safety Coordinator to ensure the hospital has a viable health and safety framework that includes risk management processes and monitoring of performance measures. Provision of general Work Health & Safety consultancy together with comprehensive subject matter expertise in relation to Manual Handling and Ergonomics. Provision of WHS portfolio relief coverage where this position is required to relieve the WHS Coordinator during periods of planned / unplanned leave. 
   
For more information, please view the Position Description
   
Ideal Candidate
  • Holds a tertiary qualification and/or related workplace WHS experience together with a good understanding of risk management as it relates to injury minimization. 
  • Has demonstrated experience in and understanding of Manual Handling principles and related WHS legislation. 
  • Has evidence of a collaborative workplace approach that supports Health and Safety consultation and effective problem solving within a Healthcare environment. 

  

Benefits and Perks!

  • Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
  • Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
  • Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
  • Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. 

   
For more information, please visit Benefits at SLHD

   

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015)

   

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. 
   
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ 

   

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.  

   

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For enquiries, please contact Kim Lawler via email at Kim.Lawler1@health.nsw.gov.au 

   
Applications Close: 14 February 2025 

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