Work Health & Safety Consultant

South Metropolitan Health Service; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 910,000 - 1,138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider is seeking a Work Health & Safety Consultant to lead safety initiatives and develop injury prevention strategies. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a safety culture within the organization. Ideal applicants should possess relevant qualifications and a strong background in workplace safety management.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Study leave assistance

Qualifications

• Valid working visa or relevant residency status in Australia.
• Experience in developing safety management systems.
• Strong understanding of OSH and WHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Work Health & Safety service at Rockingham Peel Group.
• Develop and implement workplace injury prevention programs.
• Evaluate and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Workplace safety management

Incident reduction strategies

Risk assessment

Education

Relevant degree or certification in Occupational Safety

Job description

Overview

This is a Permanent Full Time appointment at 76 hours per fortnight.

Rockingham Peel Group is part of the South Metropolitan Health Service, one of the fastest growing health services in Western Australia, comprising two hospital campuses, Rockingham General Hospital and Murray District Hospital, along with community and mental health services across Peel, Rockingham and Kwinana. Rockingham General focuses on high quality general medical, surgical and mental health services as well as outpatient care. Murray District Hospital offers inpatient medical services, palliative care and allied health services. SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services across a catchment area of more than 3300 square kilometres in the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time.

Position Description: The Work Health & Safety Consultant leads and provides a comprehensive work health and safety service to Rockingham Peel Group (RkPG) ensuring adherence to applicable Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) Management Systems. The Work Health & Safety Consultant develops, implements and evaluates workplace injury prevention programs and strategies that have the primary objective of reducing incidents and injuries to staff, volunteers and client-base whilst fostering an organisation-wide safety culture.

Values and diversity: Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment. SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Eligibility

Are you eligible?

• To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
• WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
• WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process; a Working with Children check and a pre-employment health assessment may also be required.

Application Instructions

Your Application Should Include

• A copy of your current CV
• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
• The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
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Contact

Want to know more? Contact Jemma Campbell, Manager Injury Management - Work Health & Safety on 08 9599 4138.

Application Lodgement

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.