About the role
As a Workplace Health and Safety Officer, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to maintaining a safe, compliant, and supportive environment for staff, patients, and visitors.
Working within the People, Culture and Planning portfolio, you'll contribute to the delivery of safety programs, early injury management, and return-to-work initiatives, while supporting a strong culture of continuous improvement and clinical governance.
Coordinate and deliver workplace health and safety programs, training, and initiatives aligned with organisational and state-wide strategies
Investigate incidents, analyse trends, and provide clear reporting and advice to support improved safety outcomes
Support facilities and staff with practical health and safety guidance, including rehabilitation and return-to-work processes
Working with us
Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
Requirements
C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
Mandatory certification as a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator is required.
Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
Unique locations
Friendly communities
Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Abby Martens on 0487 611 796.
Applications close: Thursday, 2 July 2026.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
