Job Description
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Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support – Wacol QLD
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The Safety, Health and Wellbeing (SHW) Advisor is responsible for advising and responding to workplace health and safety and organisational wellbeing across the Wacol Precinct. With a focus on implementing departmental policies and procedures on workplace health and safety and organisational wellbeing, as well as designing and implementing initiatives in these areas.
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As SHW Advisor, you will specifically:
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Perform the functions of Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator as outlined under the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act **** to assist the department to discharge its legal obligations.
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Assist in the management of worker's compensation claims and rehabilitation and return to work activities.
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Undertake the appropriate level of investigation, in collaboration with management, into all workplace injuries, illness and dangerous events and provide practical advice and/or
recommendations/solutions
for managers to enable them to prevent recurrences.
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Provide information, instruction and training to management and staff on workplace health and safety and worker's compensation and rehabilitation issues, including relevant legislation and policy.
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Engage in hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control activities.
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Conduct/co-ordinate internal inspection and audit programs as required and report to management on the development, implementation, maintenance and effectiveness of secure systems of work.
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Where required, lead or work as a member of a team, incorporating workplace health and safety functions.
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You possess sound knowledge and application of the Workplace Health and Safety Act ****, Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act **** and associated regulations and standards.
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Provide assistance to the Principal Advisor Safety Health and Wellbeing as required
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Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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Job Ad Reference: QLD/ /26
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📌 Work Health And Safety Advisor (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support
📍 Queensland