Lead the future of workplace safety where your clinical expertise in ergonomics creates a healthier, more empowered workforce for Central Queensland.
As the Senior Workforce Clinical Advisor in Rockhampton, you will be the go-to expert driving ergonomic and manual handling excellence across Workplace Health and Safety for Central Queensland Health. You'll lead the charge in delivering smart, evidence-based solutions, shaping best-practice policies, and rolling out engaging training that builds capability across the workforce.
From mentoring staff and students to advising leaders on injury prevention and return-to-work strategies, you'll be right at the centre of safer workplaces. With a focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and strategic impact, this role blends hands‐on expertise with big-picture thinking, all while championing safety and professional growth.
About us:
At Central Queensland Health, we proudly deliver public health care across regional, rural and remote communities in hospitals, multipurpose health services, aged care services and community clinics. Our services include but are not limited to oral health care, specialist care, outpatient clinics, mental health services, sexual health services and general surgery.
Each day, our team of over 4,500 people improve the health of our community. In return, we offer competitive benefits, stable employment and flexible conditions.
Outside of work our region offers short commutes, meaningful connections to community and lower costs of living. Not forgetting our 300+ days of sunshine per year to enjoy, in the bush or at the beach.
Our Workforce and Organisational Capability Division is at the heart of managing and supporting our people. Our team leads key functions including attraction and retention, learning and development, performance and discipline, change management, safety and wellbeing, and employee engagement, ensuring our most valuable asset – our people, can thrive.
About you:
* You're a qualified Occupational Therapist with the qualification and AHPRA registration to support.
* You're able to contribute to improving safety and wellbeing through the application of specialist clinical knowledge and skills in Occupational Therapy.
* You lead change through the initiation, implementation and evaluation of quality service improvement activities with the specific aim of preventing injury and enhancing staff health and wellness.
What we're offering:
Salary information:
* Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:
* An hourly rate between $128,169 - $137,918 p.a.
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% leave loading
* + a large list of government benefits
Contact:
Eyvonne Njanike on (07) 4920 5605 for a confidential discussion
Applications close:
Sunday, 24 May 2026
Apply via:
https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RK6D681345
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