Job no: 940836
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Corporate Services, Human Resources and WHS, Workplace/Industrial Relations
Women’s and Children’s Health Network, People and Culture, North Adelaide 5006
Salary – ASO7 - Administrative Services Officer L7, $116,089 to $125,490 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Full Time – Permanent Ongoing
About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.
What WCHN Can Offer You
Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
About the role
The Principal Work Health and Safety (WHS) Consultant is accountable to the Director, WHS & Injury Management (IM) and Worker Health for delivering a prompt, comprehensive, effective, efficient, and data-driven WHS service for WCHN employees. This role ensures compliance with Work Health and Safety legislation, SA Health policy, WCHN procedures, and Accreditation Standards.
Key duties of the role
Committed to WCHN’s values of integrity, respect and accountability. Values care, excellence, innovation, creativity, leadership and equity in health care provision and health outcomes
Contribute to the development of strategies to meet WHS objectives and targets
Deliver prompt, efficient, cost effective and equitable WHS services across WCHN supporting safe environment and safe systems of work with the aim of zero harm
Foster a positive culture and safe work environment through ongoing monitoring, review, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
Contributing to the development of an integrated team approach and culture which is highly responsive to the needs of our consumers
Skills and Experience
Significant experience developing and implementing WHS strategies within a large and complex organisation
Demonstrated knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice, standards, and risk management principles
Proven ability to provide WHS leadership, consultancy, and advice to senior stakeholders
Experience in WHS data analysis, reporting, system improvement, and project management
Enquiries can be directed to
Carolyn Field
Director WHS/IM and Worker Health
81616792
[email protected]
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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:
Immunisation Requirements Checklist
Applicant Documents Checklist
If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: 06 August 2026 11:55PM
Advertised: 23 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
