Position Overview
The position of Safety (WHS) Advisor will contribute to the effective development, coordination, management and delivery of professional Work, Health & Safety (WHS) and services throughout the CHQ HHS as part of the broader People and Culture team.
About The Team
The Safety team is a part of the greater Health, Safety & Wellbeing Team. As part of this greater team, other functions such as Injury Management, safety systems, occupational violence, wellbeing and our staff wellbeing psychology service co-exist.
About The Role
In this role you will deliver quality outcomes for children, young people and families (Leader of Self) in accordance with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values. Your contribution will include:
* Support the Senior Safety Advisor & Manager Health, Safety & Wellbeing in providing professional and technical expertise to management, line supervisors and facilities on matters involving workplace safety, injury prevention, legislative compliance, WHS policy and service delivery.
* As part of the Safety team, work in alignment with the department to achieve consistent and solution focused safety practice, safety initiatives and projects, service delivery arrangements and performance outcomes.
* Provide advice and reports to management, both at the HHS and department level on WHS legislation or performance issues affecting facilities within the HHS.
About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)
Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.
Inclusion and Diversity
To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* Competitive renumeration
* Annual pay increases
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Salary packaging
* Employee wellness and assistance program
* Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.
Occupational group Occupational Health & Safety
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