Principal Health and Safety Advisor

5 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

The role
As our Principal Health and Safety Advisor (Governance), you will provide strategic advice and analysis to executives and health, safety, and wellbeing professionals across our statewide hospitals and health services. Reporting to the Director of System Leadership and Advisory Services, you will play a crucial role in enhancing workplace health and safety, rehabilitation, and psychosocial wellbeing initiatives, with a strong focus on governance, consultation, and representation. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, including healthcare unions, you will develop and implement comprehensive health and safety management systems and programs. Your proactive approach will ensure compliance with legislation, while identifying and implementing innovative best practices to mitigate key WHS risks.
The successful person

**You will have demonstrated**:

- Relevant qualifications relating to health, safety and wellbeing, safety auditing, governance and risk management (Not mandatory but highly regarded)
- Understanding of health, safety, and wellbeing strategies, includng national and state policies, legislation, and trends, applied to develop and implement effective systems in large public sector organizations.
- Ability in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving organization-wide health, safety, and wellbeing management systems in complex environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, adept at analyzing performance data and providing strategic advice for system enhancement.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, adept at establishing productive relationships and collaborating effectively with stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

About us
The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
The Human Resources Branch collaborates closely with stakeholders across Queensland Health to implement strategic human resource initiatives that empower our workforce to deliver exceptional healthcare to Queenslanders. We offer a comprehensive suite of services to attract and retain talent, foster a strong organizational culture, enhance workforce capabilities, oversee employment practices, optimize performance management, ensure workplace safety, and uphold statutory compliance. Join us in shaping a dynamic and supportive environment where our people thrive and contribute effectively to our mission of providing high-quality healthcare services.

**Benefits**:

- A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development

How to apply
- Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.


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