WHS Program Consultant

Job Description :

Better and fairer care. Always.

St Vincents has been a leader in Australias health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders the Sisters of Charity opened our first hospital in 1857 our services and nearly 30000 people have been behind some of Australias most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of Australias health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.

We are looking for a special kind of person a St Vincents kind of person. Someone who puts excellence compassion connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

As the WHS Program Consultant you will bring your expertise in Work Health & Safety specifically Manual Handling and Occupational Violence & Aggression to a team thats passionate about safety. Reporting directly to the WHS Manager QLD you will be a key advisor collaborating across the organisation to develop and implement impactful WHS programs that focus on personal safety. Your contributions will directly shape a healthier and safer environment for our dedicated staff ensuring they can continue to deliver exceptional care.

This is a Permanent FullTime position on a hybrid working arrangement based from our Brisbane Group Office. Your role will primarily see you providing support onsite to our St Vincents residential aged care and private hospital facilities across Queensland.

Key responsibilities of the role :

• Provide expert consultation and support to SVHA facilities on a wide range of WHS risks and controls with a specific focus on Manual Handling Occupational Violence & Aggression Challenging Behaviours and Psychosocial Safety.
• Develop implement and review WHS programs policies procedures and guidelines
• Conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to minimise the risk of injury and harm
• Develop and deliver engaging training and education programs to build capability across the organisation
• Support incident investigations contribute to the identification of root causes and facilitate the development of robust preventative actions
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across SVHA to promote a consistent and proactive approach to WHS
• Contribute to the development of meaningful WHS reporting and data analysis to drive continuous improvement

Things that work for us :

Things that work for you :

At St Vincents we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe fair and impartial and invites people from all backgrounds to join us.

PreEmployment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required preemployment checks including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How To Apply

Please submit your application via the Apply button include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.

Respectfully no recruitment agencies.

Closing Date :

4 June 2025 11 : 59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan :

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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Required Experience :

Contract

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1