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Principal Advisor Safety
Ipswich
Start a new journey with us! Develop, implement and monitor contemporary workplace health and safety and occupational violence processes and systems to support services with health and safety, occupational violence, injury prevention and risk management.
• Permanent Full Time opportunity!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM665676_10 |
| Closing date | 29-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Kate Dower |
| Contact details | 0411035752 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
This role will lead the effective development, coordination, and delivery of a professional work safety and occupational violence service across West Moreton Health (WMH). The role provides leadership in all areas of workplace health and safety and occupational violence with a particular focus on systems and assurance.
The role has a leadership responsibility within the Work Safety and Wellbeing unit, works in conjunction with the Injury Management team, as well as the Wellbeing and Ergonomics specialists, and consults with a diverse range of WMH stakeholders. In addition, the role is required to manage staff and undertake a mentoring function in the wider team.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of strategic work safety and wellbeing and occupational violence frameworks, including developing policies, systems, processes, and monitoring of programs in a large complex organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying legislation, standards and policies relevant to workplace health and safety including the ability to translate and implement information, prepare written reports, deal with challenges creatively and pragmatically and achieve business and client focussed solutions.
- Proven effectiveness in coaching and developing capability of staff, managers and supervisors, particularly in the area of workplace health and safety and occupational violence, by fostering a performance based and client focussed work culture.
- Demonstrated organisational, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment with a capacity to prioritise competing demands and achieve results within a client focused approach.
- Extensive high-level experience in the delivery of complex investigation, audits, reviews, advice, across a wide range of Health Sector related workplace health and safety issues and risks with a record of effective application and in achieving the best business and client-based outcomes.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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WM665676_10 Principal Advisor Safety_RD (PDF, 208KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
