WHS Prevention and Education Lead

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time

Position Classification:
Health Manager Level 2

Remuneration:
$109,857 - $129, % Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week:
38

Requisition ID:
REQ614029

Location:
Waratah

Applications Close
: Sunday the 26th of October

Are you a data-driven problem solver with a passion for improving workforce safety and wellbeing?

About The Role
We're looking for a dynamic WHS Prevention and Education Lead to analyse organisational risk, identify skill gaps, and design training strategies that strengthen our people's safety and wellbeing across HNE Health.

In This Role, You'll

• Analyse workforce data to identify emerging risks, training needs and skill gaps
• Develop, monitor and evaluate WHS and wellbeing education programs
• Liaise and partner with leaders across multiple sites to support workforce safety initiatives
• Coordinate and oversee training programs in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders
• Use your strong communication and influencing skills to advocate for projects, overcome barriers, and drive improvement

About You
What you'll bring to the role:

• You're data-driven with strong analytical skills – confident interpreting trends and workforce metrics
• You have a clinical or WHS background and understand WHS training needs in a healthcare setting
• You enjoy using insights to identify skill gaps and guide training priorities
• You're a clear and confident communicator – able to liaise effectively with leaders, and frontline teams
• You build strong relationships and can influence and advocate for initiatives across multiple stakeholders
• Your solutions-focused, resilient, and skilled at overcoming barriers to achieve project outcomes
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about improving safety, wellbeing, and workforce capability

Why you'll love working with us
At Hunter New England Health, you'll enjoy a career that's both challenging and rewarding-working in a values-led organisation where your expertise will have a real impact.

We Offer

• Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Salary packaging – up to $11,600 + novated leasing options
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• Opportunities to collaborate with diverse clinical and non-clinical teams
• A commitment to sustainable healthcare and cultural respect

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

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Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.

Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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