Principal Advisor, Health and Safety, Queensland Health

5 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Are you looking for a new adventure? Come join Human Resources as a Principal Advisor, Health and Safety where you will provide high-level advice, analysis and reports to executives and health, safety, and wellbeing practitioners across Queensland Health in relation to a range of workplace health and safety, workplace rehabilitation and psychosocial/wellbeing related matters.

As a Principal Advisor, Health and Safety, you will design, deliver and monitor effectiveness of the health, safety and wellbeing management system, programs and initiatives for Queensland Health. You will provide expert, strategic advice and support Executive and senior management on a range of complex organisational health, safety and wellbeing, injury management and workers' compensation issues. Additionally, you will facilitate statewide forums and communications and sharing of health, safety and wellbeing-related information.

Role fit:

  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of contemporary health, safety and wellbeing strategies and initiatives, including national and state policies, legislation, standards and trends, and the proven ability to apply that knowledge to develop and implement effective systems, policies and programs within a large public sector organisation.
  • A record of achievement in developing, implementing, evaluating and continually improving strategic organisation-wide health, safety and wellbeing management systems and strategies within complex environments.
  • Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills with the proven ability to analyse performance data and provide strategic advice and reports to drive systems improvement.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:

Competitive salaries

  • 12.75% superannuation
  • 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

  • 36.25 hour full time work week
  • Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
  • Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

  • Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further
  • Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
  • Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

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