EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. We fully embrace diversity and inclusion, encouraging people of all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent and Fixed‐Term positions working Full‐Time and Part‐Time hours. For Fixed‐Term appointments, there is the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31st May 2026. Currently we have a Part‐Time position that is a Fixed‐Term opportunity while the substantive occupant is on a period of Parental Leave.
Position Profile:
We are currently seeking to establish a pool of enthusiastic and suitably experienced individuals to appoint to Work Health & Safety Consultant positions. In this role, the successful applicant will provide a comprehensive occupational health and safety consultancy service. The role develops and implements injury prevention strategies and programs aimed at a reduction in incidents and injuries and fostering an organisation‐wide safety culture. Key duties include, but are not limited to:
* Identifies and develops control strategies for risks/hazards;
* Provides advice and support on Work Health and Safety matters to relevant hospital committees and working groups;
* Performs duties in accordance with the EMHS Vision and Values, WA Health Code of Conduct, Work Health and Safety legislation, the Disability Services Act and the Equal Opportunity Act and Government, WA Health, EMHS and departmental / program specific policies and procedures.
Area Profile:
The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) comprises an extensive hospital and health service network that aims to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of more than 670,000 Western Australians in its catchment area. Our hospital network works together to provide a combination of tertiary, secondary and specialist health care services including emergency and critical care, state trauma, elective and emergency surgery, general medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient services, aged care, palliative care, rehabilitation and women's, children's and neonatal services. The EMHS consists of Royal Perth Hospital; Armadale Health Service; Bentley Health Service; Kalamunda Hospital; St John of God Midland Public Hospital and a range of community and population health services.
Employee Benefits:
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Flexible leave arrangements.
* Other professional and location based allowances.
* 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For information on superannuation.
Eligibility to Apply:
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).
Other Conditions:
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. You may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‐employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
Selection Criteria:
Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Application Instructions:
Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position and attach their current resume or CV. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Lodgement is system generated; any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.
Contact:
For further job related information, we encourage you to contact Kim Whale on 0404 036 ***. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
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