Work Health and Safety Consultant

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week Location: SWSLHD District WidePosition Classification: Health Manager (Level 2)Remuneration: $109, $129,624.00 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ575347
Application Close Date: 01/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 05/06/ /06/2025
Contact Details: Akansha Gupta| *************

What We Offer

• 11.5% Superannuation
• Annual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading (Full Time & Part Time Employees)
• One additional day off per month (Full Time Employees Only)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave provisions
• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Smart Salary
• Learning and Development Opportunities through inhouse RTO & the Education and Organisational Development Service
• Discounted Gym Membership through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Cafes

About The OpportunitySouth Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is seeking multiple Work Health & Safety Consultants (Health Manager Level 2) to join and enhance the Staff Health & Wellbeing Department. These district-wide roles currently have opportunities based at Liverpool and Campbelltown Hospitals, with potential openings across the district.

Liverpool Hospital, a major tertiary referral and teaching hospital, offers state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge medical research, while Campbelltown Hospital, with its new 12-storey clinical services building, provides world-class care and modern amenities.

The Work Health and Safety (WHS) Consultant is responsible for working with and supporting South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) management to ensure a consistent approach to the development, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of WHS across the SWSLHD.

Responsibilities include consultation with relevant stakeholders, the provision of advice and assistance to facilities and services of SWSLHD on matters and issues relating to WHS, ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, Ministry of Health, and local policies and procedures, and the prevention of workplace incidents and injuries.

South Western Sydney Local Health District is committed to a strategic, systematic, integrated approach to WHS and wellbeing management, and the promotion of a healthy workforce in the context of a patient care environment. The objective of the WHS Consultant is to contribute to and enable a planned and coordinated approach to health and safety risks in the workplace.

Where you'll be workingSouth Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.

The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney's new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.

As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in WHS and / or equivalent professional experience in WHS or risk management in the Healthcare sector.
2. Outline your experience in developing and implementing WHS documentation, such as policies and procedures and the development and delivery of WHS training packages.
3. Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating WHS management systems/programs and explain your experience in change management processes.
4. Demonstrated WHS knowledge and experience in gathering and analysis of WHS data/information and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs.
5. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of � Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander � background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.