Work Health & Safety Coordinator

About the Role

Closing Date: 7th January, 2025 

• Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments 

The Work Health and Safety Coordinator will be a valued member of the Safety & Wellbeing team ensure that Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) and the Management team meet their responsibilities under the work health and safety legislation. You will work with Managers across AWH to deliver practical solutions that help minimise risk, ensure compliance, and create and manage a safe working environment for all AWH employees as well engage the health service in worker health promotion activities. We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety and/or demonstrated working experience in the same or similar role.  
• An extensive breadth of experience and understanding of multiple workplace hazards and the detailed principles of their identification and analysis,  
• Detailed understanding of all principles of work health and safety risk management and application thereof in a complex diverse setting.  
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex WH&S issues and risks and provide proposed solutions through the use of effective Risk Assessment processes.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills in a wide range of diverse situations.  
• Ability to work collaboratively with Senior Managers within the Health Service and external agencies. 

Employment Type: This is a permanent, full-time opportunity.
 

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Glenn Finlayson at Glenn.Finlayson@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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