Work Health and Safety Advisor

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

1. Relevant qualifications in WHS (minimum Certificate IV in WHS) and a range of experience, skills and knowledge in operational WHS; and/or a range of experience, skills and knowledge in hazardous manual task handling program development and implementation.
2. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or experience in developing and implementing instructional/educational programs for an adult learning environment.
3. Detailed knowledge, experience and understanding of the NSW WHS Legislation.
4. Demonstrated high level analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to provide authoritative advice and recommendations across a large and complex organisation.
5. Demonstrated high level negotiation and facilitation skills and commitment to customer service.
6. Demonstrated effective time management and ability to work in a complex environment with competing priorities and conflicting deadlines.
7. Highly developed communication, interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, peers and other key stakeholders.
8. Current drivers licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
  3) For role related queries or questions contact Mika Campbell on Mika.Campbell@health.nsw.gov.au

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2023_022 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

All NSW Health workers are required to have two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as defined by NSW Health. Employees working in a clinical area or are required to attend clinical areas are considered category A. Category A positions are required to provide evidence of having received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA) and meet the requirements of the Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.  

New to NSW Health Pathology? 

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Working Rights 

This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.