Senior Consultant, Work Health and Safety Programs

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Corporate and Infrastructure – Workforce Services
• Salary: $98,478 to $104,165 – ASO6 – Full Time / Term Contract up to June 2026

Are you ready to lead strategic health and safety initiatives that make a real impact across South Australia's public health system?

SA Health is seeking a proactive and experienced WHS professional to help drive continuous improvement and embed a strong safety culture across the health system.

Overview:

Reporting to the Lead WHS Programs, and accountable to the Manager, Work Health and Safety Injury Management, you will contribute to the development and maintenance SA Health's Work Health Safety and Injury Management System (WHSIM). This includes facilitating strategic projects, providing expert advice, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance, innovation, and best practice of WHSIM strategies, policies, programs, and supporting systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development, review, and continuous improvement of agency-wide WHS systems, frameworks, and strategic plans aligned with AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018 and public sector safety strategies.
• Provide expert advice on WHS legislation, standards, and codes of practice.
• Coordinate and support strategic safety projects and policy initiatives across SA Health, in partnership with other Workforce Health and agency functions.
• Build effective relationships with Local Health Network, SA Ambulance Services, and external agencies to identify and address emerging WHS risks.
• Drive system enhancements based on system reviews and audit findings, legislative changes, and stakeholder feedback.

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Demonstrated WHS experience and ability to plan, implement and evaluate WHS systems, strategies, and solutions.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice, and standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-level responses.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, including negotiation with senior leaders and external bodies.
• Proficiency in using software tools to develop documentation, analyse data, and manage projects.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to fostering a positive safety culture.

Join us in shaping a safer, healthier future for South Australia's public health workforce — apply now and help lead the way in WHS excellence.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref:

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A 'National Police Certificate' NPC (also known as a 'Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check' NCCHC)  for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Previous Applicants need not apply

Enquiries

Richard Idzikowski
Lead WHS Programs
Phone:
E-mail:  

Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 19 November 2025 – 11:55PM

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