About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Occupational Health Specialist to join our team. As an Occupational Health Specialist, you will play a critical role in shaping safer workplaces and enriching the wellbeing of employees.
In this position, you will be responsible for providing expert health risk-based advice to support staff wellbeing and ensure safe work practices across NSW Ambulance. You will also assess and manage medical conditions affecting employment and fitness for duty, helping staff perform their roles safely.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide expert health risk-based advice to support staff wellbeing and ensure safe work practices across NSW Ambulance
* Assess and manage medical conditions affecting employment and fitness for duty, helping staff perform their roles safely
* Develop and implement policy frameworks and safe systems of work that protect and support the workforce
* Analyse workforce health data and contribute to ongoing improvements, including systematic review of the Paramedic Health Standard
Requirements:
* You must be a Medical Practitioner registered or eligible for registration with AHPRA, with Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine (AFOEM), Public Health Medicine (AFPHM), Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), or other specialist recognition under the Staff Specialist (State) Award
* You must thrive in applying contemporary, evidence-based practice, with expertise in occupational health assessments including fitness and capacity for work
* You must demonstrate experience in consulting to mitigate occupational health risks, with strong skills in identifying, assessing, prioritising, and controlling health and safety risks
* You must value continuous self-education and actively participate in professional development and continuing medical education
* You must bring proven ability to provide expert medical evidence and advice at an executive level, influencing health and safety outcomes across an organisation
* You must display a high level of clinical skill in assessing fitness for duty and adapting practice to meet evolving workforce needs
* You must thrive in a public health setting, balancing service delivery, resource use, and broader organisational objectives, with experience in occupational health, public health, or medical governance
* You must understand Diversity & Inclusion, applying contemporary practices and ensuring reasonable workplace adjustments in line with legislative requirements and NSW Health policy
Benefits:
* Generous salary packaging options to help you increase your take home pay: Up to $9,000 for living expenses + $2,600 meal & entertainment + novated leasing
* Accessible via Public Transport
* Paid Allocated Days Off (ADOs) once a month
* Additional Public Holiday
* Career development and growth opportunities
* Access to on-the-job development and coaching
* Fitness passport, and medic-fit gyms at most locations – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy
* Discounted private health insurance
* Staff Support Program – extensive free, confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
About NSW Ambulance:
NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
Contact Us:
Please contact Emma Ugarte if you have any questions about this role.
Safety Information:
NSW Ambulance is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care.