Principal Advisor Safety

1 day ago

West Ipswich, Queensland, Australia West Moreton Hospital and Health Service Full time

About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, At West Moreton Health

  • We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
  • We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
  • We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About The Role
This role will lead the effective development, coordination, and delivery of a professional work safety and occupational violence service across West Moreton Health (WMH). The role provides leadership in all areas of workplace health and safety and occupational violence with a particular focus on systems and assurance.

The role has a leadership responsibility within the Work Safety and Wellbeing unit, works in conjunction with the Injury Management team, as well as the Wellbeing and Ergonomics specialists, and consults with a diverse range of WMH stakeholders. In addition, the role is required to manage staff and undertake a mentoring function in the wider team.

About You
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

  • Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying legislation, standards and policies relevant to workplace health and safety including the ability to translate and implement information, prepare written reports, deal with challenges creatively and pragmatically and achieve business and client focussed solutions.
  • Demonstrated organisational, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment with a capacity to prioritise competing demands and achieve results within a client focused approach.
  • Extensive high-level experience in the delivery of complex investigation, audits, reviews, advice, across a wide range of Health Sector related workplace health and safety issues and risks with a record of effective application and in achieving the best business and client-based outcomes.

Mandatory Requirements

  • Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

  • Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
  • Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
  • Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
  • Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
  • Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.

To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.a
Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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