Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital. Townsville University Hospital, located adjacent to one of Queensland’s leading tertiary institutions, James Cook University, is the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, providing specialist referral services for 700,000 people living from Mackay to the Torres Strait, to the Northern Territory border.
The purpose of the Safety Officer is to contribute to the effective implementation of proactive systems to prevent work-related injury and illness, and workplace hazards.
Job details
1. Position status: Permanent
2. Position type: Full-time
3. Occupational group: Occupational Health & Safety
4. Classification: AO4
5. Workplace Location: Townsville region
6. Job ad reference: QLD/TV613351
7. Closing date: 28-Jan-2025
8. Yearly salary: $90,832 - $100,071
9. Fortnightly salary: $3,481.60 - $3,835.70
10. Total remuneration: $102,414 up to $114,177
11. Job duration: Permanent full-time
12. Contact person: Catherine Duffy
13. Contact details: 07 4433 1753
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What's on offer?
Remuneration package of up to $114,177 p.a., comprising base salary range of $90,832 - $100,071 p.a. (AO4), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).
Additional benefits:
Great professional development opportunities
Attractive salary sacrificing options
Parental leave and flexible working arrangements
Employee assistance and staff wellness programs
Supportive and inclusive workplace environment
Access to corporate discounts
About the role
* Contribute to development and delivery of an effective safety management system.
* Actively participate in the identification of workplace health and safety hazards and development of risk mitigation strategies.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, providing appropriate support in line with relevant work health and safety policies, standards, and procedures.
* Lead work health and safety investigations and prepare high-quality written investigation reports inclusive of corrective actions.
* Monitor and analyse incident and hazard data to identify trends and emerging risks.
Role requirements: Whilst not mandatory, possession of a current qualification in work health and safety is highly desirable.
Working with Townsville HHS: Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. We have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce, offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities.
About the location:
Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living. It is a great place for families, couples and individuals to call home.
Interested?
Enquiries are welcome. For a confidential discussion, please contact Catherine Duffy on 07 4433 1753.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV598505
Applications close on Tuesday, 28 January 2025.
Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Please download the Role Description for future reference.
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