Achieve Something Great
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is seeking multiple Work Health & Safety Consultants (Health Manager Level 2) to join and enhance the Staff Health & Wellbeing Department. These district-wide roles currently have opportunities based at Liverpool and Campbelltown Hospitals, with potential openings across the district. Liverpool Hospital, a major tertiary referral and teaching hospital, offers state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge medical research, while Campbelltown Hospital, with its new 12-storey clinical services building, provides world-class care and modern amenities. The Work Health and Safety (WHS) Consultant is responsible for working with and supporting South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) management to ensure a consistent approach to the development, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of WHS across the SWSLHD. Responsibilities include consultation with relevant stakeholders, the provision of advice and assistance to facilities and services of SWSLHD on matters and issues relating to WHS, ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, Ministry of Health, and local policies and procedures, and the prevention of workplace incidents and injuries. South Western Sydney Local Health District is committed to a strategic, systematic, integrated approach to WHS and wellbeing management, and the promotion of a healthy workforce in the context of a patient care environment. The objective of the WHS Consultant is to contribute to and enable a planned and coordinated approach to health and safety risks in the workplace.
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate will be a proactive and experienced WHS professional with a strong understanding of workplace health and safety legislation, risk management principles, and contemporary WHS practices within a complex healthcare environment. You will demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement and consultation skills, with the ability to partner effectively with managers, staff, and key stakeholders to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate WHS initiatives. With a commitment to fostering a positive safety culture, you will provide expert advice and support to ensure compliance with legislative requirements, Ministry of Health directives, and local policies and procedures. Highly organised and solution-focused, you will contribute to the prevention of workplace incidents and injuries through a strategic, systematic, and coordinated approach to health, safety, and wellbeing, supporting SWSLHD's vision of maintaining a healthy workforce while delivering exceptional patient care.
Selection Criteria
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Vaccination Requirements
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
