Are you passionate about work, health and safety? Do you have experience in work health and safety, injury management and risk management, auditing, investigation and problem solving to identify risks? Are you committed to being part of a high performing team that enjoys making a difference? We’re interested in talking to you! We are growing our Work, Health and Safety team at Children’s Health Queensland and have an opportunity available.

Job details

This exciting opportunity will contribute to the effective development, coordination, management and delivery of a professional work, health & safety and injury management services throughout the CHQ HHS, within an allocated area, as part of the broader People and Culture team.

The purpose of the role is to:

• Effectively and efficiently inform and support CHQ HHS on WHS, injury management and RRTW responses and strategies; and
• Develop, implement, review and report on WHS and injury management policies, guidelines, procedures and networks consistent with Departmental and HHS policy.

To be successful, you will need to have:

• Sound knowledge of and demonstrated application of work, health & safety, workplace rehabilitation and other pertinent legislative standards and guidelines relevant to a large complex organisation and a working knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 and associated Acts, Regulations, Standards and policies;
• Demonstrated experience in work health and safety, injury management and risk management, auditing, investigation and problem solving to identify risks and causative factors leading to flexible, responsive, client focused solutions on incident and injury prevention and/or injury management issues;
• Understanding of fire safety training and fire and evacuation exercise drills for the education of staff and others in accordance with legislation, standards and policy as they apply to a large complex organisation.
• Demonstrated sound interpersonal and communication skills, evidenced by the ability to manage projects, facilitate work groups and networks, work in a multidisciplinary environment and maintain effective working relationships using high level written communication and report writing skills;
• Demonstrated project and change management skills, methodologies, principles and practices and ability to undertake research, training, policy development and evaluation which lead to business improvement outcomes; and
• Actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, WHS and ethical behaviour.

Employment opportunities are not limited by race, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, sexuality, gender or other protected attributes. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

What CHQ HHS can offer

Apart from contributing to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, you will also benefit from a competitive remuneration package and a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing. Additional benefits include:

• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee 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 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.

• WHS Advisor (PDF, 264KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information Package (PDF, 1.39MB)
  Information Package for Applicants