Be the expert voice that shapes safety, wellbeing and culture across Central West Health.

As Principal Advisor Safety and Wellbeing, you will provide expert advice across health, safety and wellbeing for Central West Health. Partnering with leaders, you will drive best practice systems, ensure legislative compliance and lead initiatives that improve safety outcomes.

This project-focused role leads investigations, manages key risk portfolios, delivers targeted training and supports a strong, proactive safety culture across the service.

Champion safety, wellbeing and positive change across the Central West…..Apply Now!

Patient Centred Care

for our Central West communities

Job details

We care about people | We champion safety and quality | We act with integrity and accountability | We are a capable and confident workforce | We improve continuously

What's involved – The Principal Advisor Safety and Wellbeing is a highly skilled practitioner responsible for advising on all aspects of health, safety, and wellbeing within the Central West Hospital and Health Service (CWHHS). The role encompasses core health and safety systems, employee rehabilitation from work and non-work-related injuries, effective return-to-work strategies, and strategic development. This role is critical for driving continuous improvement in health and safety management, focusing on achieving optimal performance and outcomes. Predominantly project-focused, the role addresses key safety trends and issues, while also providing support to other roles during peak periods or absences.

About Central West Hospital and Health Service - Our diverse and rewarding work environment is as unique and dynamic as Central West Queensland itself.  Our far-reaching health services cover a region of almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompasses seven local government areas, and reaches 18 unique and lively communities.

Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets.  It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane – well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches.

As a Central West Health employee, your benefits include:

• generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%;
• salary packaging to increase your take home pay;
• 17.5% annual leave loading;
• career development opportunities;
• CWH provided housing or rental assistance 

The locals will tell you a role with Central West Health is more than just a job, and a life in central west Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it.  Be prepared to be embraced by warm, welcoming, and close-knit communities, and caring for and living among the people you work with to make a difference in their lives and yours, every day.

First impressions count - Slay the application process by:

• Submitting your CV with a statement “this is a true and correct representation of my work experience”, signed and dated by yourself.
• Provide a relevant and concise cover letter that address the ‘How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.

For more insight into what Central West Health has to offer, check out our YouTube channel: Central West Hospital and Health Service.

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment. 

Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

Further information

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

It is recommended that you download the Role Description for future reference. If you have difficulty viewing the role description, contact Central West Recruitment (07) 4650 4017. Microsoft Word or PDF files are supported. Files – max: 2MB each.

Documents

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

• VPD evidence and certification form (PDF)
  
  2025.v1_QH Applicant Information Kit (V1_Qh Applicant Information Kit.Pdf)
  
  Role Description_Prinicipal Advisor Safety and Wellbeing_672538 (PDF)