Assistant Safety Advisor - Work Health Safety at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

100956.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Work Health Safety, Incident Review, Reporting, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Administrative Coordination, WHS Legislation Compliance, Accreditation Standards Compliance, WHS Management System Implementation, Advisory Services

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 9 Months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Administrative Service Officer Level 5 (PN 38192) Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran Section: Work Health Safety Closing Date: 19th March 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Work Health Safety Team. The Work Health Safety Unit provides strategic leadership, advice and effective coordination and implementation of work health safety (WHS) management strategies, frameworks and activities. The unit provides WHS advisory and support services and oversees the implementation of systems and processes that assist Canberra Health Services to become a safe and accountable healthcare environment. Canberra Health Services staff, people who use our services, and visitors have the right to feel safe and be safe in Canberra Health Services workplaces. The Assistant Safety Advisor provides operational Work Health and Safety (WHS) support to Canberra Health Services. The role assists with incident review and reporting, data analysis, risk management activities and administrative coordination to support compliance with WHS legislation and accreditation standards. Working under limited direction, the position provides practical advice to managers and staff and contributes to the effective implementation and continuous improvement of the WHS Management System across CHS. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Juliana Symonds at (02) 5124 4537 or at Juliana.Symonds@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The Assistant Safety Advisor provides operational Work Health and Safety (WHS) support, assisting with incident review, reporting, data analysis, and risk management activities. This role also contributes to the effective implementation and continuous improvement of the WHS Management System across Canberra Health Services.