Work Health & Safety Partner

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 special kind of person - a St Vincents kind of person. Someone who puts excellence compassion connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

Join our dynamic and established Health & Safety Team at St Vincents in an exciting opportunity for career development! Were seeking an enthusiastic individual eager to make a tangible impact and drive our safety culture forward. As a Work Health & Safety (WHS) Partner you will be at the forefront of ensuring the effective implementation of WHS systems and processes contributing directly to St Vincents commitment to exceptional care.

Leverage your WHS knowledge and skills to deliver efficient service championing best practices and the highest standards of WHS performance and regulatory compliance across diverse workplaces. This role offers the chance to provide expert advice and technical support playing a vital part in shaping a safer environment for all at St Vincents.

This is a Permanent Full Time position based in our St Vincents Hospital Melbourne Fitzroy Campus. Your role will primarily see you providing support on-site to our St Vincents residential aged care and private hospital facilities across Victoria.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Providing ongoing timely and accurate WHS support and advice to St Vincents facilities
• Identifying opportunities for improving WHS processes and risk mitigation controls
• Driving engagement with workers to ensure that effective processes are in place to provide and maintain high levels of safety
• Conducting WHS audits and gap analysis and identify required improvement actions.
• Undertake and/or facilitate investigations for WHS incidents
• Foster a positive and collaborative relationship with HSRs and WHS Committee members and the wider organisation

Things that work for us:

• Ready to contribute to our team and enhance our safety culture across St Vincents Hospital Melbourne
• Understanding of WHS legislation and regulations to ensure compliance and provide expert advice across our operations
• Understanding of risk management and continuous improvement approaches to improve safety outcomes
• Strong computer skills for efficiency in managing WHS data utilising digital systems and leveraging technology to enhance safety processes
• Ability and flexibility to engage with various teams and work across multiple sites gaining broad exposure and ensuring no two days are the same
• Great communication skills to clearly and effectively convey complex WHS information to diverse audiences build strong relationships foster collaboration and empower others to champion safety initiatives across the organisation

Things that work for you:

• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
• Fantastic platform for growth allowing you to expand your expertise within a supportive and established Health & Safety Team
• Opportunity to continuously refine your WHS knowledge and practical application
• 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.

Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment 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.

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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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