Occupational Health Specialist
We are inviting applications for a role that requires delivering professional occupational health services, coordinating rehabilitation and return-to-work programs, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation codes of practice and internal health standards.
This site-based role is integral to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for employees and contractors. It involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, external health professionals, and site leadership to promote wellbeing, manage fitness for work, and respond effectively to workplace health needs.
This is a unique opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about proactive healthcare injury prevention and supporting individuals through recovery in a dynamic industrial setting.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide immediate medical response to workplace injuries and illnesses
* Assess and manage acute and chronic health conditions
* Liaise with external healthcare professionals
* Conduct pre-employment and periodic health assessments
* Advise on fitness-for-work and workplace health risks
* Coordinate return-to-work programs
* Participate in claim reviews and rehabilitation planning
* Lead drug and alcohol testing
* Manage the site medical centre and first aid resources
* Support emergency response and safety initiatives
About You:
Essential Qualifications:
* Registered Nurse (General) with current registration through AHPRA
* Senior First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation certification
* Rehabilitation Coordinator accreditation
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
* Postgraduate qualifications in occupational health or nursing
* Experience in a manufacturing mining or industrial environment
* Familiarity with NSW Workers Compensation legislation and processes
* Mental Health First Aid certification
* Drug and alcohol testing qualifications and experience
* Minimum of three years' clinical experience preferably in occupational health
About Our Workplace:
We promote and foster a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness dignity and respect getting the best of everyone's contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion sexual orientation gender perception or identity nationality age military or veteran marital or disability status.