Job Description

Implementation of psychosocial risk management initiatives in a large and complex workplace

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Your new company

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A large Queensland Government healthcare organisation is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join their Health, Safety and Wellbeing team. Based in Townsville, this 3-month contract offers the prospect to work closely with leaders and staff across a diverse health service, supporting the implementation and ongoing improvement of psychosocial risk management systems and workplace wellbeing initiatives.

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Your new role

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Reporting to the Director, Health, Safety and Wellbeing, you will provide specialist work health and safety advice and support with a strong focus on psychosocial risk management. Working across a large and complex organisation, you will partner with managers and staff to strengthen safety culture, ensure legislative compliance, and support the delivery of proactive workplace health and safety initiatives.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Providing specialist WHS advice, guidance and support to managers and staff regarding legislative obligations and psychosocial risk management requirements.
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- Supporting the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the organisation's Psychosocial Risk Management System.
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- Monitoring and interpreting WHS legislation, Codes of Practice and related requirements, providing advice to ensure ongoing compliance.
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- Contributing to the development and implementation of health and safety strategies and programs that address psychosocial hazards and emerging risks.
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- Assisting with the development and delivery of health and safety education, training and awareness initiatives.
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- Analysing incident and injury data to identify psychosocial risk trends and support risk assessment activities.
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- Conducting assurance, monitoring and review activities to evaluate the effectiveness of health, safety and wellbeing management systems and processes.
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- Supporting the investigation and review of psychosocial incidents and contributing to recommendations for corrective actions.
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- Managing sensitive and confidential information in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.
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- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to promote a positive, proactive and people-focused safety culture.
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What you'll need to succeed

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To be successful in this role, you will bring strong workplace health and safety experience, with demonstrated knowledge of psychosocial risk management, safety systems and legislative compliance.

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You will also possess:

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- Experience providing WHS advice and support within complex organisational environments.
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- Strong understanding of psychosocial risk assessment, incident management and risk mitigation strategies.
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- Experience conducting audits, investigations and assurance activities.
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- Ability to interpret legislation and provide practical compliance advice to a broad range of stakeholders.
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- Well-developed communication, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills.
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- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational abilities.
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- Ability to build effective working relationships and influence positive safety outcomes.
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What you'll get in return

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- 3-month Queensland Government contract based in Townsville.
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- Competitive hourly rate of $69.21 per hour plus super.
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- Opportunity to contribute to impactful psychosocial health and safety initiatives.
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- Exposure to complex WHS, risk management and organisational wellbeing programs.
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- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
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- Opportunity to drive positive cultural and safety outcomes across a major regional organisation.
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- Valuable government experience that will strengthen your WHS career.
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What you need to do now

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If you're interested in this role, or for more information, please contact Isabel Azcune at Hays on 07 4049 2901 or email Isabel. [email protected].

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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're exploring new opportunities, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

📌 Health & Safety Advisor (Psychosocial Risk Management) (Townsville)
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📍 Townsville