(Apply Now) Health and Wellbeing Advisor

Overview The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”. RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years and provides a full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services, including tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, RCH handles 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries. RCH is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. For further information on RCH, see the position page and related materials available from the organisation. About the Role - Health and Wellbeing Advisor: Part-Time ongoing position at 45.6 hours per fortnight within the Workplace Health and Safety Department. - You will contribute to the development and implementation of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, utilising an evidence-based approach that includes literature reviews, qualitative data analysis, and leveraging various data sources to inform decision-making. - You will support the design and implementation of RCH-tailored education collateral aligned with the evolving direction of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy. - You will translate strategies into programs or projects to achieve health and wellbeing outcomes, defining governance, success measures and progress monitoring. - You will support the RCH's safety-first culture and encourage staff to utilise tools to improve and maintain optimal health and work-life balance. What you’ll achieve - Contribute to the development and implementation of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, embedding a culture of health, safety and wellbeing across the organisation. - Lead advocacy, promotion, and facilitation of health, safety, and wellbeing activities as part of the Staff Wellbeing Strategy. - Prepare reporting on key performance indicators, including monthly reporting on the status of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy. - Support the development, review and revision of policies, procedures, and guidelines specific to the Health and Wellbeing portfolio to help RCH meet its obligations. Classification for this position will range from AO51 - AO55 (base salary $92,856.40 to $102,653.20 per annum, plus superannuation). Your skills and experience - Tertiary qualifications in Mental Health, Psychology, Counselling or related field, with a minimum of 4-6 years of relevant industry experience. - Strong knowledge and understanding of relevant Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) legislation and Psychosocial Codes of Practice. - Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of health and wellbeing and cultural change programs. If this sounds like you, view the position description for details. About RCH Workplace Health and Safety The Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) team is committed to leading and promoting a safety-first culture by providing an environment that supports the physical and psychological health and wellbeing of employees. The WHS team manages the ongoing development and maintenance of workplace health and safety practices; the organisational-wide health and safety risk register; the Early Intervention Program; coordination of risk registers for high-risk departments; WHS training and education; and initiatives designed to enhance employee wellbeing. The team also manages the Employee Assistance Program as a resource for employees and managers. What we offer - Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay - Flexible work options available Other requirements - Current National Criminal Record Check, or willingness to obtain - Valid Working with Children Check - Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain - Compliance with RCH’s "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure Application process To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately; we encourage you to apply promptly. For more information about this position, please contact Shane Hendricks, Director Workplace Health and Safety at 03 9345 5170 or email shane.hendricks@rch.org.au. Why work at the RCH? RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI community members, and people with disabilities. We offer world-class facilities, access to Royal Park, and a short tram ride to Melbourne city, along with discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program. It is a requirement of employment to be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, unless a medical exception is accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants may need to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement. Employment offers are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button. #J-18808-Ljbffr