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Senior Advisor (Work Health & Safety) - Mackay Hospital Expansion Project
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 | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/647042 |
| Closing date | 17-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Laine Shaw |
| Contact details | 07 3542 2799 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Mackay Hospital Expansion Project at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Senior Advisor (Work Health & Safety) to join their team on a temporary basis.
How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
The Mackay Hospital Expansion Project is seeking a new team member that is passionate about delivering on the vision for Mackay Hospital and Health Service (MHHS) to provide quality healthcare to the Mackay region. The new facility will increase the capacity of the Mackay Base Hospital by 128 beds, relocating Maternity, Birth Suites, Neonatal and Paediatric wards and adding new medical wards to service the growing demand.
You will join a high-performing team that is looking to partner with Queensland Health and contractors to build this new facility and undertake the operational commissioning of the Mackay Hospital Expansion Project and associated hospital projects. The skills you bring will enable the successful navigation of Workplace Health and Safety issues in a project environment and promote a safety-first culture.
About the Team
The Mackay Hospital Expansion Project (MHEP) will deliver the expansion of Mackay Base Hospital, with an additional 128 beds for the community. The expansion project aims to improve the patient experience and provide quality healthcare outcomes for the Mackay region.
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, 1.07MB)
Role Description
QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
