Work Health and Safety Advisor
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857.00 - $129,624.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ544835
About the opportunity
This position covers the provision of WHS Services for Southern and Western NSW, Murrumbidgee, Illawarra and Shoalhaven. The position should be based within these geographical locations or the ability to travel extensively across these locations.
Are you interested in joining the Work Health & Safety team within NSW Health Pathology? A permanent Full-Time opportunity has become available as a WHS Advisor responsible for our Regional Area.
As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to build effective relationships with the frontline management and Executive leaders of NSW Health Pathology. You will be part of an enthusiastic and dynamic team with great culture!
We operate more than 60 laboratories and around 200 collection centres across NSW and conduct over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists are supported by scientists, technicians and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. Our Forensic & Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.
Being part of NSW Health Pathology means you’re helping create better health and justice systems every day.
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of this position is to act as a focal point for Work Health & Safety (WHS) and wellbeing matters to assist NSWHP in meeting compliance with statutory requirements and strategic directions including:
- Working closely with frontline management and Executive in the implementation of the NSWHP WHS (including manual handling) management system
- Supporting and presenting appropriate training courses and encouraging staff to participate in relevant training course
- Supporting and facilitating WHS consultation processes within NSWHP including providing direct support and advice to Health & Safety Committees and Health and Safety representatives (HSRs)
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- 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.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or experience in developing and implementing instructional/educational programs for an adult learning environment.
- Demonstrated high level analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to provide authoritative advice and recommendations across a large and complex organisation.
- Demonstrated effective time management and ability to work in a complex environment with competing priorities and conflicting deadlines whilst maintaining a commitment to customer service.
- 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.
- Tell us about a time you used a risk-based approach to identify and control a workplace hazard. How did you identify the hazard, assess the level of risk, and what actions did you take to comply with NSW WHS legislation?
- Current drivers licence with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.
- Please indicate your preferred location:
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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.
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
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.
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.
