Work Health and Safety Coordinator

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Salary: HSO Level 8 $135,972 - $140,644 per annum Location: FSH/QEII Unit/Division: PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA - PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ADVERT HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY 28 OCTOBER 2025 4:00 PM This is a Permanent Full Time appointment for/until at 76 hours per fortnight. WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. About PathWest With over 2,000 employees across an extensive range of pathology and support services, PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA is committed to providing excellence and innovation in pathology testing, teaching and research. We offer around-the-clock commitment to the health needs of the entire WA community through our laboratory facilities, collection centres, results lines and on-call clinicians. Our pathology services cover the broadest range of routine, complex and rare tests, and our active teaching, research and pathology development programs assist not only in enhancing diagnostic accuracy but also in improving the understanding of disease processes and of clinical care. About the role Leads and manages the Work Health and Safety (WHS) and Chemical Safety services and operational strategies to ensure compliance with the WA Work Health and Safety Act 2020. Establishes strategic and effective relationships with key stakeholders including executive and senior management to design, build, deliver and promote best practice strategies, initiatives, programs and activities to enhance WHS service delivery within PathWest. To find out more about the role Please contact Yvonne von Guttenberg on 0460 400 731 For the full duties and role requirement Please see the attached Job Description Form. Eligibility to Apply To be eligible for appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia. Other Conditions WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal records screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with PathWest is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. What we offer In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include: - Access to generous salary packaging arrangements. Including: - Up to $9,010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses - Up to $2,650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire - Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and related expenses - 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here. - Diverse and inclusive culture - Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance - Flexible working arrangements - Flexible leave arrangements - Wellness support including discounted gym membership - Continuous learning - Professional and location based allowances PathWest supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. Application Instructions - A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees (It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager) - A cover letter outlining your experience, skills and abilities as they relate to the position. - A statement 2-3 pages addressing the selection criteria found in the Job Description Form. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Lodgement is system-generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr