Workplace Health and Safety Advisor (Cairns)

Queensland Health

Cairns Regional

On-site

AUD 112,000 - 122,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Workplace benefits
Employer superannuation 12.75%
Salary packaging options
17.5% annual leave loading

Job summary

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Workplace Health and Safety Advisor based in Cairns with regular travel to TCHHS locations. You will provide professional WHS and wellbeing support across the organisation, working with staff at all levels to promote safe outcomes for both staff and patients.

This permanent full-time role offers opportunities to contribute to safety, culture and continuous improvement within a supportive, diverse team across the region.

Qualifications

  • Experience in workplace health, safety and wellbeing preferred.
  • Ability to plan, implement and continuously improve WHS systems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional WHS support across the organisation.
  • Collaborate with staff at all levels to plan, implement and improve WHS systems.
  • Promote safe outcomes for staff and patients.

Job description

Workplace Health and Safety Advisor (Cairns)

Creating safer workplaces and supporting staff wellbeing across Torres and Cape HHS! #CareerUpHere

Workplace Health and Safety Advisor

Cairns based with regular travel to TCHHS locations | Permanent Full-Time

Passionate about workplace health, safety and wellbeing? Angela Liversage on (07) 4226 3*** would be happy to discuss the role and share more about joining our team.

About the role

As a Workplace Health and Safety Advisor with Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, you will provide professional health, safety and wellbeing support across the organisation.

Working collaboratively with staff at all levels, you will help plan, implement and continuously improve WHS systems and practices that promote safe outcomes for both staff and patients.

Why this role matters

Your work will directly contribute to staff wellbeing, patient safety and a strong organisational culture.

You'll be part of a supportive and diverse environment, with opportunities to work across a variety of settings while building meaningful connections across the region.

What we offer

  • Base salary of $111,99 - $121,853 p.a
  • Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
  • Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options
  • Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
  • 17.5% loading on annual leave

Life in Cairns

Enjoy the best of both worlds in Cairns - a vibrant regional city set between the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage rainforest. With a relaxed tropical lifestyle, short commutes, and a strong sense of community, Cairns offers an ideal base for both work and play. Spend your downtime exploring reefs, waterfalls, beaches and national parks right on your doorstep.

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