Job details

North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Permanent full-time role available, 76 hours p.f.

Working with us

• North West Divisional and District allowance - $6.50 per fortnight.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.

Affectionately known as the ‘oasis of the outback,' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations including the Mount Isa Rodeo.

The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

About the role

The Manager, Workplace Health and Safety is the North West Hospital and Health Service's (‘NWHHS') key professional and specialist advisor on all matters that fall within the span of responsibility for the Workplace Health and Safety Unit (WHS Unit) within the People, Culture and Planning Directorate. This position will provide high level management and leadership for the core delivery units within the WHS Unit. This accountability spans the core health and safety systems and practice, rehabilitation of employees from work and non-work-related injuries and effective return to work strategies.

Requirements

• While not mandatory, qualifications in work health and safety will be highly regarded.
• Relevant hands-on experience with more than five (5) years in work health and safety and injury management is required.
• Occasional travel within the District or State will be necessary to fulfil the role including obligations to complete training, participate in networks, or to conduct health and safety audits/investigations.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI648731

Contact: Sylvie Brdjanovic on 07 4764 1225 .

Applications close: Sunday, 03 August 2025.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• MI648731 Manager, Workplace Health and Safety - RD (PDF, 177KB)
  Role Description
  
  Info Sheet_Documentation Preparation - new candidates 26.09.2024 (PDF, 75KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants