Senior Work Health Safety Advisor
Senior Work Health Safety Advisor
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Job Description
Job Description:
Better and fairer care. Always.
St Vincents has been a leader in Australias health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders the Sisters of Charity opened our first hospital in 1857 our services and nearly 30000 people have been behind some of Australias most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of Australias health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.
We are looking for a St Vincents kind of person. Someone who puts excellence compassion connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.
As the Senior Work Health & Safety (WHS) Advisor you will be a trusted expert providing specialist knowledge of WHS legislation relevant policies and programs and delivering proactive and efficient service to support better work practices the highest standards of WHS performance and regulatory compliance.
This is a Permanent FullTime position based at St Vincents Hospital Sydney Darlinghurst.
Key responsibilities of the role:
Spearhead WHS focused initiatives to proactively enhance WHS processes and risk mitigation strategies directly contributing to a safer and more secure environment for all
Act as a trusted advisor providing timely and insightful WHS support and guidance to St Vincents facilities empowering them to excel in safety and compliance
Champion a culture of safety engagement collaborating with workers to cultivate effective processes that ensure and maintain exemplary safety standards
Play a pivotal role in the implementation and continuous improvement of St Vincents future of workplace health & safety
Conduct thorough WHS audits and gap analyses identifying key opportunities for improvement and driving impactful change across the organisation
Things that work for us:
Proven experience in a similar Senior WHS role demonstrating your expertise and passion for creating safe work environments
Comprehensive knowledge of WHS legislation and requirements positioning you as a subject matter expert and leader in your field
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to inspire educate and empower others to embrace a safetyfirst mindset
Effectively lead multiple complex projects simultaneously demonstrating your exceptional organisational and time management skills in a fastpaced environment
Adept at identifying and evaluating issues to implement practical solutions highlighting your problemsolving capabilities and commitment to continuous improvement
Things that work for you:
Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
Competitive salary packaging options
Discounted private health insurance
Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)
At St Vincents we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe fair and impartial and invites people from all backgrounds to join us.
PreEmployment Checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required preemployment checks including relevant immunisations.
Equal Opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
How To Apply
Please submit your application via the Apply button include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.
Respectfully no recruitment agencies.
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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Code of Conduct:
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
