Operational Safety and CoR Officer

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Job summary

SA Health is seeking an experienced Operational Safety and CoR Coordinator within the Department for Health and Wellbeing – Corporate and Infrastructure Division – PSCM. The role provides embedded safety and Chain of Responsibility support across the SCE operations.

You will strengthen safe systems of work under NHVR, manage safety and regulated materials risks, and escalate CoR issues in real time with focus on Serious Injury and Fatality potential.

Qualifications

• Embedded safety and CoR responsibilities within a large health organisation.
• Ability to interpret and apply NHVR and related safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide embedded Operational Safety and CoR support across SCE operations.
• Strengthen safe systems of work and risk controls under NHVR.
• Identify, escalate and manage safety and CoR risks in real time, focusing on high‑risk scenarios.

Skills

Safety coordination

CoR compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Job no: 952197
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Corporate and Infrastructure Division – Procurement & Supply Chain Management (PSCM)
• Salary: $82,212 to $86,180– ASO4 – Full Time / Ongoing – Permanent

Overview

The Supply Chain Excellence (SCE) Operational Safety & Chain of Responsibility Coordinator provides embedded Operational Safety and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) support as part of a second line capability across SCE operations, supporting the translation of regulatory safety, transport and compliance obligations into effective, day-to-day operational practice.

Strengthens the implementation, visibility and effectiveness of safe systems of work and CoR under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (NHVR), and support the integrated management of safety, transport activities and regulated materials risks to ensure hazards, risks and controls are identified, understood and actively managed within operational environments.

Provides a visible and credible operational presence across high-risk environments, identifying, influencing and escalating safety and CoR risks in real time, with a particular focus on risks with Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) potential.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 952197

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

• On-call availability required to respond to critical infrastructure, safety, or security incidents
• May be required to work flexible hours to meet operational needs

Enquiries

PSCM Recruitment & People

Phone:[phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 14 October 2026– 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 952197 - Operational Safety and CoR Officer - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Advertised: 30 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 15 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time