Contribute to the effective development, coordination, management and delivery of a professional Work, Health & Safety (WHS) and services throughout Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service as part of the broader People and Governance team.

Job details

About the Role

• Support the Senior Safety Advisor & Manager Health, Safety & Wellbeing in providing professional and technical expertise to management, line supervisors and facilities on matters involving workplace safety, injury prevention, legislative compliance, WHS policy and service delivery.
• As part of the Safety team, work in alignment with the department to achieve consistent and solution focused safety practice, safety initiatives and projects, service delivery arrangements and performance outcomes.
• Provide advice and reports to management, both at the HHS and department level on WHS legislation or performance issues affecting facilities within the HHS.
• Support local networks of appointed Health and Safety contacts, Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinators (RRTWC) and elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) or Safety Champions
• Assist in the coordination and risk management practices required by CHQ's Respiratory Fit Testing Program, Food Services, Logistics and Materials distribution and patient coordination services (Portering, Cleaning & Chemical Management).
• Undertake and coordinate and review the investigation of WHS incidents relating to workers and facilities and facilitate the preparation of appropriate reports on these issues.
• Support the auditing and inspections of relevant WHS systems ascertaining compliance with legislation and approved policy/guideline and establish risk profiles and implement improved WHS and injury management systems.
• Lead the undertaking, coordination and maintenance of records/reports of workplace and equipment inspections to comply with legislation and departmental and HHS policy.
• Undertake and support tasks where needed across the broader Health, Safety & Wellbeing Team & other associated tasks where directed.

 About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)

Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.   

Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.

Inclusion and diversity

To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS

If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive renumeration
• Annual pay increases
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee wellness and assistance program
• Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.

Further information

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

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description, Information Pack and Applicant Tool Kit for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

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

• 649252 - AO5 Safety Advisor - RD (PDF, 592KB)
  Role Description
  
  CHQ_Applicant Toolkit_2025 (PDF, 862KB)
  Application Kit
  
  CHQ_Information for Applicants_2025 (PDF, 837KB)
  Information Package for Applicants