Occupational Health and Safety Consultant

Join us to be the first in care, research and learning . . .

The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria's largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services. We are also a proud part of the world renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Health and Safety Consultant to join our friendly and dynamicOccupational Health and WellbeingTeam. This is a full time, fixed term position for 12 months with potential for extension.

Reporting to the Manager-Safety, Risk & Improvement, the Occupational Health and Safety Consultant will be responsible for a portfolio of internal customers. The primary function of the role is to support the development and implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Management system (OHSMS) across Melbourne Health.

Your typical day will look like . . .

• Act as a consultant and resource with regard to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Utilise knowledge, skills and experience to make recommendations related to OH&S best practice to department managers and staff.
• Assist in policy and procedure development to ensure personal and organisational safety performance is paramount within Melbourne Health.
• Participate in investigations and audits relevant to the OH&S Department and Divisional responsibilities.
• Undertake Risk Assessments and development of Safe Working Procedures for Melbourne Health in conjunction with other relevant parties.
• Assist in the collection, management, analysis and reporting of data to various groups and stakeholders.
• Provide education to staff to enhance understanding of OH&S legislation, regulations and codes.
• Ensure that every effort is made to maintain the confidentiality of information.

You will also have the opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of People & Culture projects where they match your interests and passions.

What you will bring . . .

• Experience as an Occupational Health and Safety specialist, preferably having worked in a large, complex organisation.
• You like assisting managers in coach and mentoring
• You are highly organised with the ability to meet deadlines.
• You love working with a close and committed team and being able to add value through your skills, knowledge and experience.

If you are excited about the prospect of contributing to the valuable work we do, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

What we offer you . . .

• The opportunity to work with an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of the community it services and to play your part in caring for our patients and consumers.
• The chance to be part of a great team who get along and support each other.
• The chance to learn new skills and have new experiences.
• Encouragement to grow, innovate and contribute to our quest for continuous improvement. We want your ideas!
• Benefits including salary packaging, monthly accrued day off, discounted parking and gym membership.

Find out more about us . . .

Visit The Royal Melbourne Hospital website https://www.thermh.org.au. If you have any questions or require more information, connect with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

Melbourne Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working With Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.