Safety and Risk Officer - Facilities Management at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Oct, 26

Salary

116592.0

Posted On

08 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Construction Safety, Risk Management, Contractor Management, Site Surveillance, Compliance Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Legislative Compliance, Australian Standards, WHS Committee Support, Risk Register Maintenance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Administrative Services Officer Level 6 (PN 71348) Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran Section: Facilities Management Closing Date: 22nd July 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: Are you an experienced Safety and Risk Officer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-demand environment? To succeed in this role, you will bring extensive experience in construction safety across civil, commercial, or residential sectors. You will hold, or be willing to quickly obtain, a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety. This is a dynamic and varied position that requires strong critical thinking and sound logical reasoning skills. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy, high-volume setting. As part of a small, close-knit and collaborative team, you will provide support across multiple operational areas, including Contractor Management, DISST, Work Health and Safety Committee support, and Risk Register maintenance. In this role, you will apply your specialised safety and risk expertise to support project and maintenance works, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, Australian Standards, and CHS requirements. Key responsibilities include site surveillance and monitoring compliance across nominated construction sites, as well as assisting with the implementation and ongoing maintenance of safety and risk management systems and processes aligned with the Division’s strategic goals and objectives. 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 Shannon Keevers at 0402 962 508 or at Shannon.Keevers@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The role involves providing safety and risk expertise to support project and maintenance works within a tertiary hospital. Key duties include site surveillance, monitoring compliance on construction sites, and maintaining safety management systems.