Job Title: Health, Safety and Wellbeing Specialist
Brisbane Private Hospital and Sunnybank Private Hospital
About the Role:
The Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Specialist has overall responsibility for the development of the Site HSW Improvement Plan at Brisbane Private and Sunnybank Private Hospitals.
The role partners with and supports the Hospital Executive Team, Managers, Supervisors and Health and Safety Committees (HSC) to deliver the Site Improvement Plan. They provide management system technical advice and support to drive compliance with the HSW Strategy, HSW Management System, Regulatory frameworks and accreditation requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide direction, support, and leadership to the Hospital Executive Team in the achievement of HSW objectives and goals.
* Build capability and enhance accountability for safety amongst managers, supervisors, HSC members through coaching and influencing to implement and embed Healthscope's HSW Management System and programs.
* Display and promote HSW practices through active field-based leadership and engagement.
* Drive safe systems of work, quality incident investigations and the delivery of visible and felt leadership through the implementation of education, coaching and monitoring programs.
* Consult with managers, supervisors, HSC, contractors and third parties on brownfield and operational safety issues and provide advice and assistance in identifying opportunities and solutions that enhanced HSW outcomes.
* Participate and contribute to risk management activities including facilitating risk and workplace assessments, contributing to the development of SOPs, conducting control verification, participating in assurance activities, and leading LTI investigations.
* Conduct performance monitoring activities such as preparation of site HSW reports. Develop, implement, and monitor gap closure plans in consultation with Hospital Executive Team.
* Monitor and review Site HSW performance with Hospital Executive Team to identify and act on trends, hotspots and celebrate success.
* Participate in regulator inspections pertaining to HSW.
* Participate and contribute to State and National delivery of strategic programs and initiatives, forums and advisory committees to drive HSW improvements.
Why Work with Us:
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families.
* Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
* Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
* Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Requirements:
* Minimum 5 years' experience working in Work Health and Safety
Mandatory Qualifications:
* Diploma in Work, Health and Safety or higher
* Vehicle driver's license appropriate to the State or Territory
* Incident and Investigation training, e.g. ICAM or similar
* COVID-19 vaccination (as per state policy requirements)
Desirable Qualifications:
* Worked in Healthcare
* Auditing Qualification
* Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
* Membership or affiliation with a safety professional association