Work Health, Safety & Wellbeing Specialist

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Work type: Permanent
Location: Sydney
Categories: Human Resource & Recruitment

  • Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
  • Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
  • Permanent Part-time (32 hours/week)
  • Remuneration: $109,857 per annum
  • Application closing date: 31/07/25
About the role:
 
Under the guidance of the HR Manager, the Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing Specialist is responsible for fostering a culture of safety, health, and wellbeing across the organisation. This role develops and implements strategies, policies, and programs to ensure compliance with WHS and workers compensation legislation, reduce workplace risks, and enhance employee wellbeing. Collaborating with stakeholders, the specialist leads risk assessments, incident investigations, manages return to work portfolio and WHS initiatives while providing expert guidance to employees and leaders.

The Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing Specialist promotes the mission and values (hospitality, respect, healing, and stewardship) of Calvary through promoting wellbeing initiatives and modelling safety leadership.

About you:
  1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in WHS or experience in a related discipline or equivalent work experience in a related discipline, or a combination of study and work experience
  2. Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation, Codes of Practice, ISO 45001 standards, and regulatory requirements and proven experience in leading incident investigations, audits, and risk assessments
  3. Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate WHS and wellbeing training programs
  4. Proven experience in effectively managing workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs
  5. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presentations, and data analysis for informed decision-making
  6. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
  7. High-level organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  8. Ability to work within the Mission and Values of Calvary Health Care Kogarah
For further information please contact Helene Delinicolis (Human Resources Manager) on Helene.Delinicolis@health.nsw.gov.au
 
Why work for Calvary?
 
At Calvary, our staff matter. 
 
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
 
Your benefits: 
  • NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
  • Paid parental leave 
  • Training, development pathways and career opportunities
  • Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
 
Please note the following:
  • As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
  • You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.

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