Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until December 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Hours: 28 hours
Remuneration: $87,813 – $116,824 (pro-rata) + Super
Requisition ID: REQ640226
Location: Armidale Hospital
Applications close: Monday the 27th of April
Make a real impact on workplace safety in healthcare
Join HNELHD and play a pivotal role in creating safer workplaces across the Peel Sector. This is an opportunity to combine your WHS expertise with meaningful work that supports frontline healthcare teams and improves outcomes for staff and patients alike.
About the Role
As a Work Health & Safety Coordinator, you will provide expert advice and operational support to leaders and teams, helping to drive a proactive safety culture and reduce workplace risks.
You'll take a hands-on approach to WHS coordination, working closely with managers to implement effective safety systems, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with legislation and NSW Health standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality WHS advice and support to managers and staff
* Analyse incident data, identify trends, and recommend improvements
* Coordinate WHS audits and develop action plans to address risks Support incident investigations and risk management strategies
* Deliver WHS training and promote a strong safety culture
* Collaborate with stakeholders, including HSRs and WHS committees
* Contribute to continuous improvement and compliance initiatives
About You
You are a proactive and influential WHS professional who can engage stakeholders at all levels and drive meaningful change.
You will bring:
* Relevant qualifications in WHS (or willingness to obtain)
* Experience in WHS within a complex or diverse organisation
* Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, and standards
* Proven ability to implement WHS programs and initiatives
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to analyse data and translate insights into action
* A collaborative approach with strong organisational skills
Why join Hunter New England Health?
* Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
* Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
* Salary packaging options
* Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
* Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
* Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
* Fitness Passport for you and your family
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To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via or 1300 40 25 23.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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