OHS Specialist

1 week ago

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Hays | Human Resources Full time

Drive a 'safety first' culture in this newly created role.

About the Role

Join a leading health service and make a real impact by creating safer workplaces for healthcare professionals. As an OHS Specialist, you'll lead strategic initiatives to improve occupational health and safety systems and processes, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and effectively managed. This is a dynamic role where you'll collaborate with clinical leaders, educators, and key stakeholders to embed a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to -

  • Lead OHS strategy development and prevention planning across the organisation.
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement practical controls to reduce hazards.
  • Develop and review policies and procedures aligned with best practice and compliance requirements.
  • Deliver tailored education programs for staff using diverse teaching methods.
  • Investigate significant incidents, identify root causes, and recommend improvements.
  • Analyse and report on incident data for internal and regulatory purposes.
  • Engage with stakeholders including regulatory bodies and industry associations.
  • Represent the organisation on committees and working groups to drive continuous improvement.

About You

  • Degree in Nursing or Allied Health with current registration or professional membership.
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or willingness to obtain) or experience delivering training programs.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience in managing workplace hazards in a clinical setting.
  • Strong project management skills.

Desirable

  • Clinical experience in Mental Health, Emergency Department, or similar.
  • Previous experience delivering OHS training in a health setting.
  • Qualifications or experience in Occupational Health and Safety in healthcare or related discipline.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Highly effective influencing, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

  • Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
  • Generous leave entitlements include annual leave, personal leave, and long service leave.
  • Professional development opportunities and support for further education.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support.
  • Discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
  • Hybrid working environment

To be considered for this role, please send your resume to today

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