Clinical WHS Lead – Healthcare Safety & Improvement

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd, partnering with WCHN, seeks an AS08 Work Health and Safety Team Leader to build and lead a new WHS service across hospital and community settings in Adelaide. The role focuses on translating safety priorities into practical improvements with clinical leaders and frontline teams.

You will shape safety capability, lead change, and develop a high-trust WHS service that supports staff wellbeing and safe patient care.

Qualifications

• A WHS diploma or certificate is essential.
• A clinical background, with experience working in healthcare environments.
• Demonstrated capability implementing WHS systems and strategies.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice.
• Ability to lead change and translate technical requirements into workable solutions.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
• Healthcare experience and experience leading a WHS team will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a WHS team that provides practical, responsive support.
• Translate WHS priorities into prevention programs that address workforce risks.
• Build partnerships with leaders, staff and health and safety representatives.
• Guide the management of complex risks, including psychosocial hazards.
• Oversee investigations and ensure findings lead to effective corrective actions.
• Use performance data, audits and reporting to guide continuous improvement.

Skills

WHS Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Healthcare Experience

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Change Leadership

Education

WHS diploma/certificate

Job description

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd, partnering with WCHN, seeks an AS08 Work Health and Safety Team Leader to build and lead a new WHS service across hospital and community settings in Adelaide. The role focuses on translating safety priorities into practical improvements with clinical leaders and frontline teams.

You will shape safety capability, lead change, and develop a high-trust WHS service that supports staff wellbeing and safe patient care.