22 Oct
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St Jude'S Health Care Services
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West Perth
22 Oct
St Jude'S Health Care Services
West Perth
Health Care Provider
St Jude's Health Care Group is a trusted provider of Aged Care, Allied Health and Disability Services, established in 1982. With a strong reputation built over four decades and as a purpose-driven organisation, we operate with a clear philosophy: we do not provide any service that isn't good enough for our own families. Our work is grounded in respect, integrity, commitment, and genuine partnerships with the individuals and communities we support. Role Summary
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and practical Work Health & Safety Advisor to support the development and improvement of our organisation-wide safety framework.
Reporting to the Chief People & Culture Officer, you will provide specialist advice, coaching and support to leaders and employees across our diverse operations. You will play an important role in strengthening our safety culture, identifying and managing workplace risks, supporting employee-related incident investigations and implementing practical strategies to prevent workplace injuries.
This is a hands-on advisory role that requires robust stakeholder engagement, sound legislative knowledge and the ability to translate WHS requirements into practical, workable solutions. The position will work closely with operational leaders, the Injury Management & Claims Advisor, and the Quality and Compliance Team to improve worker safety outcomes across the organisation.
Responsibilities and Duties
In this role, you will:
- Provide practical WHS advice and support to managers and employees.
- Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation's WHS Management System.
- Assist leaders to identify workplace hazards, conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures.
- Monitor corrective actions arising from workplace hazards, incidents and identified safety risks.
- Coordinate the reporting and management of employee injuries, hazards and near misses.
- Support managers to investigate employee-related safety incidents and implement corrective actions.
- Provide guidance regarding notifiable incidents and legislative reporting requirements.
- Develop and review WHS policies, procedures, forms and guidance materials.
- Analyse injury, hazard and safety data to identify trends, recurring risks and preventative strategies.
- Coordinate and facilitate WHS training and safety awareness activities.
- Coach leaders and employees in safe work practices and their WHS obligations.
- Prepare WHS reports and maintain accurate safety records and documentation.
Skills, Attributes and Experience
Key Role Requirements:
· Cert IV in Work Health & Safety with commercial experience.
· Exposure to a WHS management reporting platform.
· Experience in Aged Care, Disability or Human Services industry (Desirable).
· Strong pragmatic problem-solving skills.
· Excellent communication and time management skills.
· National Police Clearance.
· Full working rights in Australia.
St Jude's Health Care Services are proud to be an equal prospect employer. If the above opportunity is one that excites and encourages you, we would welcome and encourage your application. If your application is selected for progression then we will be in touch to discuss it with you soon.
📌 Work Health & Safety Advisor (West Perth)
🏢 St Jude'S Health Care Services
📍 West Perth