Position Summary
Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
$147,653 – $175,917 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time – to commence June2026 | REQ649067 | Grade: Health Manager Level 4 | Applications close: 12 April 2026
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) has adopted four fundamental values (CORE) which will form the foundation of our organisation: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. These values are the principles which will underpin our day‐to‐day work and guide how we interact with our patients and each other.
Responsibilities
The Senior Manager Workforce Health & Safety will provide district-wide leadership of ISLHD's Workforce Health & Safety (WHS) function, strengthening WHS governance, assurance, risk management, and compliance with WHS legislation and associated Codes of Practice. The role will focus on improving the strategic and operational management of work health and safety (WHS) by working with the organisation to understand safety performance and its causes, designing and implementing measures to improve, and overseeing the assurance that ISLHD maintains a robust and compliant Safety Management System consistent with legislative, regulatory and NSW Health Policy requirements. Additionally, this role will provide specialised technical advice to all levels of management including Senior Executive on their WHS obligations, including due diligence requirements. The role is also critical in ensuring that enterprise risks are identified and advisory support is provided to relevant stakeholders to ensure these are managed effectively and monitored accordingly.
Qualifications
TO be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following essential requirements:
* Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.
* Valid NSW Drivers Licence.
Benefits
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the day‐to‐day demands, as well as maintaining a healthy work‐life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
* Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full‐time employees)
* Salary packaging – less tax and more take‐home pay
* Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre‐taxed salary (eligible full‐time employees)
* Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
* Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply Now
Apply by reading the Position Description and then using our online portal to submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. Please note you must meet the essential requirements.
Equal Opportunity
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Child Safe
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child‐safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people.
Additional Information
Need more information or help applying? Visit the ISLHD website for application tips and learn more about ISLHD. Visit the Stepping Up website. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. For role‐related queries or help applying, contact Nasser Elech at .
ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.
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