Work Health and Safety Coordinator - [Archived Advertisement]

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

What you'll be doing 
The Work Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a consistent approach to the development, coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Work Health & Safety across the LHD.

Responsibilities include consultation with relevant stakeholders, the provision of advice and assistance to facilities and services of WSLHD on matter relating to WHS, ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, Ministry of Health and local policies and procedures are met and the prevention of workplace incidents and injuries.
 
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
 
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit: http://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/  Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
 
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
 
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Selection Criteria:

1. Sound knowledge of and demonstrated experience in applying the principles of the WHS Act and Regulations 2017
2. Appropriate qualifications and / or extensive proven experience in WHS Management at a high level in a large service organisation
3. Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of health and safety strategies and initiatives
4. Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to: work effectively at all levels of the organization; influence and drive outcomes, through persuasion and the ability to gain respect and creditability with management and employees
5. Demonstrated effective decision making skills using strategic thinking for positive outcomes in WHS
6. Demonstrated experience in conducting training sessions for large and small groups.
7. Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
8. Current Drivers License valid within Australia