Senior WHS Specialist (Work Health & Safety)

Device Technologies; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Device Technologies is seeking a Senior WHS Specialist to join our WHS Team in Sydney. You will coordinate risk assessments, manage incidents, and oversee injury management and compliance across sites. The role emphasizes training, reporting, audits, and proactive improvement of WHS systems.

You’ll work closely with the WHS Manager and colleagues to drive safety culture, deliver timely investigations, and support ongoing safety initiatives for a leading medical device company.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety is required.
• Demonstrable experience in WHS roles and initiatives.
• Experience with incident management and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support completion of Business Unit Risk Assessments.
• Manage incidents and investigations.
• Oversee injury management and return to work processes.
• Monitor Emergency Management compliance across DT sites.
• Facilitate training for first aiders and fire wardens.
• Oversee emergency equipment management across sites.
• Monitor Workplace Inspections and compliance with Critical Risk Standards.
• Assist WHS email inquiries and provide guidance.
• Control all WHS reporting activities.
• Undertake compliance audits and support improvement initiatives.

Skills

Incident management

WHS reporting

WHS consultation

WHS management systems

Risk assessments

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety

Job description

Senior WHS Specialist (Work Health & Safety)

Since 1992, Device Technologies has been dedicated to improving patients’ lives through leading edge technology and services, supplying hospitals and healthcare professionals with high-calibre medical solutions from around the world.Over 30 years, Device Technologies has developed a reputation for the quality, dedicated service and ongoing support provided by our people. With HQ in Sydney, the company continues to grow, representing over 200 trusted brands, and employing over 1000 highly skilled staff located across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Geared towards optimal performance, our culture is built on empowering our people to achieve their goals, aligning with wider business objectives. We focus on productivity, continuous improvement, career development and leadership nurturing to foster a superior workforce.

The opportunity…

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior WHS Specialist to join the WHS Team at a well-established Medical Device company. We have an exciting pipeline of improvement initiatives planned for FY27 so you will have the ability to make an immediate impact. Reporting to the WHS Manager, you will assume responsibility for:

• Coordinating and supporting completion of Business Unit Risk Assessments;
• Managing incidents and associated investigations;
• Overseeing injury management and return to work of injured workers through collaboration with our injury management service providers;
• Monitoring Emergency Management compliance across all DT sites;
• Facilitating training of emergency personnel (first aiders and fire wardens);
• Overseeing the management of emergency equipment supplies across DT sites;
• Monitoring Workplace Inspections and compliance with DT’s Critical Risk Standards;
• Assisting with general queries directed to the WHS email account;
• Controlling all WHS reporting;
• Undertaking compliance audits; and
• Assisting the WHS Manager as needed with other management system projects or improvement initiatives.

About you...

At Device Technologies, we succeed through our commitment to five key values:

Delivering Innovation -We constantly seek new ideas, technologies, and approaches to meet evolving customer needs and market demands.Through our innovation we continually adapt and transform for our people, our customers and our future success.

Seeking Collaboration -By embracingcollaborationwe tap into diverse perspectives, skills, and resources to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and achieve common goals.

Taking Ownership -We embrace accountability and initiative.It fosters trust, collaboration, and empowers our people to drive success through proactive responsibility.

Practising Good Business -We strive to embody integrity, responsibility, and sustainability. It involves ethical conduct, transparency, and a commitment to social and environmental stewardship.

Championing the Customer -By placing customers at the heart of decision-making and operations, we enhance experiences, foster loyalty, and collectively strive to improve patient outcomes.

Our ideal candidate for this role aligns with these values.

The role will require the ability to work independently, but with as much support from the WHS Manager as you need. A passion for helping others and caring for the safety and wellbeing of staff is a must. The ability to work with people from all levels of the organisation will be critical to your success in the role. Attention to detail is vital as is the ability to work under pressure at times. You do not need to be an expert in all areas of WHS, but you do need to be a problem solver with the drive and resourcefulness to research and find solutions to address challenging issues. If you're looking for an opportunity to further develop your knowledge and understanding of WHS but also want the ability to make your mark and positively influence change, then we want to hear from you.

Experience required:

You must have a minimum of a Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety as well as demonstrable previous experience in:

• A similar health and safety role (minimum of 3 years)
• Health & safety improvement initiatives
• Incident and injury management
• WHS reporting
• WHS consultation
• WHS management systems

Interested?

At Device Technologies we are motivated by the opportunity our equipment provides to change people’s lives. We have a clear vision to ensure all our people feel valued and respected, can be themselves and can flourish as contributors to the success of our business.

Our promise is all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, disability, age and all the other wonderful characteristics that make us different.

Please note: Device Technologies will undertake pre-employment checks via our accredited background check provider for the successful candidate to ensure that Device Technologies is meeting legislative obligations and the information a candidate provides is accurate. For all roles, an offer of employment will be subject to the following pre-employment checks: identity check, reference checks, right to work in location (checks for visa holders), police integrity. By proceeding and applying for the role, you acknowledge our hiring process and agree to undertake the required pre-employment checks if successful.

It is also a mandatory requirement for certain roles within our organisation, where the successful applicant may be required to present certifications and/or vaccinations status as per role requirements. Evidence of certificates or vaccination status will be requested during the interview process by management to qualify fit for role and prior to any offer.