Healthscope is seeking an experienced HSW Specialist to join their team at Prince of Wales Private Hospital & The Sydney Clinic.
The Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Specialist has overall responsibility for developing the Site HSW Improvement Plan. The role partners with and supports the Hospital Executive Team, Managers, Supervisors, and the Health and Safety Committee (HSC) to deliver the Site Improvement Plan. They provide management system technical advice and support to ensure compliance with the HSW Strategy, Management System, regulatory frameworks, and accreditation standards.
Key responsibilities include:
* Build capability and accountability for safety among Managers, Supervisors, and HSC members through coaching and influencing to embed the HSW Management System and programs.
* Promote HSW practices through active field-based leadership and engagement.
* Drive safe systems of work, conduct quality incident investigations, and deliver visible leadership through education, coaching, and monitoring programs.
* Consult with Managers, Supervisors, HSC, contractors, and third parties on operational safety issues, providing advice and identifying opportunities to improve HSW outcomes.
* Participate in risk management activities, including facilitating risk and workplace assessments, developing SOPs, conducting control verifications, assurance activities, and leading LTI investigations.
* Conduct performance monitoring activities, prepare site HSW reports, and develop gap closure plans in collaboration with the Site Executive Team.
* Review site HSW performance with the Site Executive Team to identify trends and celebrate successes.
* Participate in regulator inspections related to HSW.
* Contribute to state and national strategic programs, initiatives, forums, and advisory committees to improve HSW standards.
Why choose Healthscope?
Joining Healthscope means becoming part of our Community of Care. Our people are central to our organization—every role makes a difference in the lives of patients, clients, and their families. As Australia's only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider, we support 38 sites through our central Support Office to deliver exceptional care to communities.
* Flexibility to work across our hospital network.
* Discounted health insurance (for non-casual staff).
* Ongoing professional development, education, and support to foster growth.
* Support from a dedicated National HSW Team.
We are committed to working with talented, passionate, and caring individuals who believe everyone has the right to feel safe at work and strive to be the best and safest healthcare workplace.
Salary Range: $120K - $145K inclusive of superannuation (based on experience)
Qualifications:
* Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health Safety
* Diploma in Work Health Safety
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