At CAHS, we’re committed
to protecting our staff, patients and their care givers and
promoting safety for all stakeholders.
This
is a Permanent Full Time Position, part time (0.8FTE) may be
considered for the right applicant.
Work locations will be Perth Children’s
Hospital and Perth CBD, with working from home options available on
agreement and according to stakeholder needs.
CRVCID No. 714436
About the
Role
The
Child and Adolescent Health Service is seeking an experienced
Work Health and Safety (WHS) Business Partner who
will lead a passionate team and collaborate with stakeholders to
deliver safety strategies that protect our staff and enhance
patient care with a strong focus on both physical and psychological
safety.
We
recognise that a healthy workforce who feel supported, empowered,
and confident to take responsibility for their own safety and the
safety of others is essential to achieving the best outcomes for
the children and families we serve.
Reporting to the Manager Work, Health and
Safety, you will provide expert WHS advice, coordinate a team of
WHS consultants and working alongside key stakeholders to deliver a
risk-based and collaborative WHS program that meets legislative
obligations and supports service delivery across our
organisation.
What We’re Looking
For
Extensive experience managing WHS services in a
large, complex organisation with strong leadership and
communication skills to provide expert advice on WHS legislation,
compliance, and risk management.
How to
Apply
Applicants are requested to apply online
(www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in
order to apply online. This email address will be used for
communication with applicants.
Your ability to meet the
work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the
recruitment process.
For
your written application please provide the following:
- A statement addressing
selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in no more
than 2-3 pages.
- A copy of your current CV
outlining your most recent and relevant work
experience.
- The name, email and contact
details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a
confidential report (we will contact you and seek your
confirmation prior to contacting your listed
referees).
Selection Criteria: Please
see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related
Information: We encourage you to contact John
Rogerson on email john.rogerson@health.wa.gov.au
or phone 0481471414 with any specific questions
related to this role.
Help in submitting your
application: If you experience technical difficulties
while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77
for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility: To be
eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa
(for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen,
permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in
Australia (for permanent appointments).
Other Conditions: WA
Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA
Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records
screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment
process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and
integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working
with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment
health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity
and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that
adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant
but will be considered as part of the appointment
process.
WA
Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination
in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly
encourage applications from people from culturally diverse
backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are
committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health
Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality,
Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this
position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are
encouraged to apply.
Whilst this selection process will initially be
used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other
"similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to
this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the
advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also
be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid
for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised
delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
About
CAHS
The
Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the
leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western
Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for
infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises three service
areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community
Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
(CAMHS).
With
over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King
Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of
more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan
area.
For
further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please
click here and
for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please
click here
CAHS values: To achieve
our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS
is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and
shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During
the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil
the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the
values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact
the person named in this advert.
Support for your
interview process
CAHS
is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the
access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable
adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support
your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the
CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.
You
can reach the team via CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au
or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated
confidentially.
Lodgement is system generated. Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
