Healthscope is seeking an experienced HSW Specialist to join their team at Newcastle Private Hospital & Hunter Valley Private Hospital.
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, HSW Management System, regulatory frameworks, and accreditation requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
* Build capability and enhance accountability for safety among Managers, Supervisors, and HSC members through coaching and influencing to implement and embed the HSW Management System and programs.
* Display and 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 assistance to identify opportunities and solutions that improve HSW outcomes.
* Participate in risk management activities, including facilitating risk and workplace assessments, developing SOPs, conducting control verifications, participating in assurance activities, and leading LTI investigations.
* Conduct performance monitoring activities, such as preparing site HSW reports, developing, implementing, and monitoring gap closure plans in collaboration with the Site Executive Team.
* Monitor and review Site HSW performance with the Site Executive Team to identify trends, hotspots, and celebrate successes.
* Participate in regulator inspections related to HSW.
* Contribute to state and national strategic programs, initiatives, forums, and advisory committees to drive HSW improvements.
Why join Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organization — every role makes a difference to the lives of patients, clients, and their families. As Australia's only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider, our 38 sites are supported by a central Support Office, enabling us to deliver exceptional care to our communities.
* Flexibility to work across hospitals in our network.
* Discounted health insurance (non-casual staff).
* Ongoing professional development, education, and support to encourage growth.
* Supported by a National Health, Safety, and Injury Management Team.
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate, and caring people who believe everyone has the right to feel safe at work and are committed to making our workplace the best and safest in healthcare.
Salary Range: $120K - $145K (based on experience)
Qualifications:
* Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health Safety
* Diploma in Work Health Safety
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