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Manager - Work Health and Safety
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork. Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success.
Working for Mackay Hospital and Health Service whether in regional, rural and remote will give you unique opportunities that you won’t experience in any metropolitan hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Occupational Health & Safety |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/650359 |
| Closing date | 05-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Peta-Maree France |
| Contact details | 07 4885 6202 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Work Health and Safety Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.
How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
- The Manager of Work Health and Safety serves as the key specialist advisor for the Mackay Hospital and Health Service on all matters related to the Work Health and Safety Unit (WHS Unit) within the People and Culture Portfolio.
- This role encompasses accountability for core health, safety, and wellbeing systems and practices, employee rehabilitation from both work-related and non-work-related injuries, effective return-to-work strategies, and strategic development.
- The Manager is responsible for ensuring continuous improvement in the health and safety management and practices of the Mackay Hospital and Health Service, with a focus on achieving optimal performance and outcomes.
- Engage in and support the commitment for ensuring and improving the physical and psychological health, and safety of workers and others.
About the Team
The Work Health and Safety Unit, part of the People and Culture Portfolio, supports various health, safety, and wellbeing systems and frameworks. This unit is dedicated to enhancing the safety culture and fostering strong partnerships and engagement with broader teams, managers, and employees of the Health Service. Their goal is to ensure the safety of workers, patients, and the public.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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Role Description (PDF, 2.52MB)
Role Description
QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
