Work Health and Safety Consultant, Safety Culture

Are you passionate about fostering a positive safety culture? Join Hunter New England Local Health District and make a meaningful impact on work health and safety and wellbeing in a dynamic and complex healthcare environment.

Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624 p.a. + Superannuation + Packaging
Location: Waratah Campus, Newcastle  
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 12 months  
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2 
Hours Per Week: 38 
REQ ID: REQ546882 
Closing Date: Sunday 16th February 2025


About the Role:

As the Work Health and Safety Consultant – Safety Culture, you will play a vital role in ensuring a consistent and strategic approach to the development, implementation, and evaluation of safety culture initiatives across the district. This is your opportunity to contribute to a healthy and supported workforce while addressing work health and safety culture risks in the workplace.

For more information on the role please see Position Description


What Sets You Apart?

To thrive in this role, you’ll need: 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in WHS and/or equivalent professional experience in WHS or risk management in the Healthcare sector.  

• Strong expertise in WHS consultation, policy development, safety management systems, and safety culture enhancement. 

• Proven ability to analyse trends, develop strategies, and manage WHS risks effectively. 

• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills. 

• Experience in developing and delivering training programs. 

• A commitment to fostering a positive and healthy workplace culture 

Where You’ll Be Working:

The Hunter New England Local Health District landscape spanning over 131,785 square kilometres is distinct, unique, and impressive, incorporating stunning coastlines, magnificent mountain ranges, and rich agricultural plains. We are the only district in New South Wales with a major metropolitan centre, several large regional centres, and many smaller rural centres and remote communities within its borders  Our team culture is built on equality, respect, and compassionate leadership, creating a supportive and future-focused environment.


What’s in It for You? 

Step into a transformative role where you’ll have the autonomy, innovation, and challenge you’ve been seeking to put your mark on best practices within the WH&S and Wellbeing space. As part of our team, you’ll drive high-level change and make a lasting impact on health, safety, and wellbeing that is evolving to meet the needs of the district. 


At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer;