Senior Work Health and Safety Consultant

SA Health; Murray Bridge; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Relocation support

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

SA Health's Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network seeks a Senior WHS Consultant to lead workplace safety initiatives, manage risk, ensure legislative compliance and drive a zero-harm culture across our health network.

In this role you will collaborate with leaders and staff to develop safety strategies, support accreditation, and promote continuous improvement in WHS systems and practices across multiple facilities in rural South Australia.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to implement WHS systems and strategies, analyse data and drive continuous improvement.
• Senior-level WHS experience, preferably within a self-insurer environment.
• Experience in report writing, strategy development, supervision and mentoring.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, evidence-based safety practices, public sector HR principles and quality improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

WHS systems

Senior-level WHS experience

Report writing

Strategy development

Supervision & mentoring

Education

Tertiary WHS qualifications

Job description

Senior Work Health and Safety Consultant

Job no: 955231
Work type: Full time
Location: Murray and Mallee
Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri.
• ASO5 | Administrative Services Officer Level 5 | $92,122.00 to $102,456.00 p.a.
• Employment: Full time | Ongoing Permanent
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role

Join RMCLHN as a Senior WHS Consultant and lead initiatives that promote workplace safety, manage risks, ensure legislative compliance and foster a positive zero-harm culture. Work collaboratively with leaders and staff to drive continuous improvement, develop safety strategies and support accreditation across the Local Health Network.

What We're Looking For

Essential Criteria

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to implement WHS systems and strategies, analyse data and drive continuous improvement.
• Senior-level WHS experience, preferably within a self-insurer environment.
• Experience in report writing, strategy development, supervision and mentoring.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, evidence-based safety practices, public sector HR principles and quality improvement.

Desired Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in WHS or other relevant discipline

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits,watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable.More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support
• Join RMCLHN's Corporate and Administration Professionals Team (video)

Applicant Information

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

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

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

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

Job ref: 955231

Application Closing Date

09 November 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

ASO5 - Senior WHS Consultant - Role Description.pdf

About Berri Factsheet (Digital Version).pdf

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