Injury Management and WHS Advisor

Adventist HealthCare Limited (Aus); Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Parental leave up to 14 weeks

Extra leave between Christmas and New 

Fitness Passport

Campus amenities

Not-for-profit benefits

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare is seeking a part-time WHS professional to support our people at Sydney Adventist Hospital. You will implement safety and return-to-work programs, coordinating plans and maintaining communication with employees, managers and stakeholders to achieve safe, sustainable outcomes.

The role also involves broader WHS initiatives, incident management, and continuous improvement, contributing to a positive safety culture across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing WHS and return-to-work programs.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and safety practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Support health, safety and wellbeing across Adventist HealthCare.
• Coordinate return-to-work plans with employees and managers.
• Contribute to incident management, safety education and compliance.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Return to work

Communication

Case coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in WHS

Return to Work Coordinator accreditation

Job description

Make a real impact on safety across a complex healthcare environment

Part‑time role supporting our people through safe and successful return to work

Join a caring, values‑based organisation with NFP salary packaging

Taking care of people is our reason for being

At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.

When you join our team, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

The Exceptional Benefits We Offer Are

• As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging (of up to $9,010 per FBT year), that can reduce the amount of tax you pay. This can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket each year.
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• An additional leave day between Christmas and New Year each year.
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport.
• Beautiful campus with lots of amenities including, numerous cafés, gift shop, florist, pharmacy and even a hairdresser.
• Plus, so many more.

What You Will Be Doing In This Role

Reporting to the Work Health & Safety Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people across Adventist HealthCare.

A key focus will be implementing safety and return‑to‑work programs, providing practical and compassionate support to employees as they prepare to return to the workplace following injury or illness. You will work closely with employees, managers and other stakeholders to coordinate appropriate plans, maintain communication and help achieve safe and sustainable outcomes.

Alongside return‑to‑work support, you will contribute to broader WHS initiatives, including incident management, safety education, compliance, reporting and continuous improvement, helping to build a positive and proactive safety culture across the organisation.

This is a permanent, part‑time position, working 24 hours Wednesday – Friday.

Who We Are Looking For

You are an experienced WHS professional who combines sound safety knowledge with a genuine, people‑focused approach. You understand that returning to work can require careful coordination and communication, and you are comfortable being a trusted point of contact throughout the process.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Bring

• Experience implementing WHS and return‑to‑work programs
• A supportive and practical approach to employee return‑to‑work matters
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and safety practices
• Strong communication, consultation and relationship‑building skills
• Experience working with employees, leaders and other stakeholders
• Strong organisation and case coordination skills
• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety or a related discipline
• Relevant Return to Work Coordinator accreditation.

About Us

Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery, Hornsby, and the Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San). The San is NSW’s largest private hospital. Founded in 1903, we are proudly faith‑based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground‑breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not‑for‑profit, we continually reinvest in cutting‑edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2400+ staff members and the community we serve.

What To Expect

Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre‑employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.

Applications close 9 November 2026.

If you would like to know more, then please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Partner, Olivia Jacobs on [e-mail] . Please note that no applications via email will be accepted.