Calling all Occupational Safety and Health professionals!
WACHS Wheatbelt is seeking talented and driven people passionate about the coordination and delivery of Occupational Safety and Health, Workers Compensation and Injury Management systems.
When you join the Human Resource WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Wheatbelt, you join a dynamic department that values its team in a fast paced and innovative environment. The Wheatbelt Human Resource team contributes to workforce strategy, organisational design and succession planning to foster and engage an inclusive and high performing workforce.
About the opportunity - As an integral part of our small collaborative team you will be responsible for the coordinated delivery of the Occupational Safety and Health, Workers Compensation and Injury Management systems within WACHS Wheatbelt. Your will conduct site inspections, perform risk assessments and provide expertise and guidance to managers about safety considerations on site.
The ideal applicant will be detail-oriented with demonstrated problem solving and communication skills. You will have demonstrated your ability to apply your analytical skills and excellent understanding of legislation in all areas of Occupational Safety and Health, Workers Compensation and Injury Management.
Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
Employee Benefits - In addition to the advertised salary, you will receive 10.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice, access to generous salary packaging arrangements, Professional Development opportunities and study leave/assistance. Flexible working arrangements and flexible leave arrangements provide excellent work life balance.
Am I eligible to apply?
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
All WA health system employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the booster vaccination when they are eligible) in order to access health care facilities, pursuant to the Health Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions (HWD) (or its replacement), COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Vaccination Program Policy, and the Booster Vaccination (Restriction on Access) Directions (no 2) (or its replacement) (BVD), unless the employee is exempt pursuant to the HWD and/or BVD.
Additionally, if an employee is working in a residential aged care facility, they must comply with the Residential Aged Care Facility Worker Access Directions No 4 (or its replacement).
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
About Us
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
How to apply, It’s simple!
Applicants are required in the first instance to submit a current comprehensive CV and covering letter clearly demonstrating your relevant experience and suitability to the position advertised.
Your submitted written application will be used initially to assess your skills and experience against the selection criteria and will need to include contact details of two referees. Further assessment of your suitability for the advertised role will be undertaken should you be shortlisted based upon your written application.
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Job Description Form outlining the duties and selection criteria of the position is available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au
Your application documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to commencing your online application.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online at (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Peta Townrow on 08 9621 0736.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
