- Ongoing Full Time
- Grade 7/8
- Package up to $142,492.99pa. Package includes salary range ($113, 574.00pa to $125,720.00pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Greenacre - Flexible Working Arrangements
About the role:
Develop and implement a range of health assessment, promotion and monitoring programs, identify and monitor emerging health issues and assist in the development of strategies, policies and procedures to promote the health of staff in accordance with FRNSW requirements.
About you:
- Current knowledge of and demonstrated experience in health risk promotion, assessment, surveillance, and monitoring.
- Experience in review of medical histories and documentation.
Essential Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in Nursing or allied health with relevant clinical experience.
- Current drivers license.
For more information on the role, please view the Role Description
Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Wendy Phillips, Team Leader Health and Medical on (02) 9265 2614 or email wendy.phillips@fire.nsw.gov.au
About us:
FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW. We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.
What we can offer:
- Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
- Modern buildings and facilities
- Activity based working environment
- Free on-site gym and parking
- Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
- Study assistance for approved courses
- Leadership development programs
- Ongoing training and development
Our commitment to diversity:
Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.
We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.
If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au
How to apply:
To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.
1. Occupational Health Advisors are required to deliver outcomes in dynamic and sometimes unpredictable environments. Provide an example from your clinical or occupational health experience where you were required to manage multiple competing priorities and adapt to changing demands.
In your response, please describe:
- The situation and the competing priorities involved
- How you organised your work, assessed risks, and set priorities
- How you adjusted your approach when circumstances changed
- The outcome and what this example demonstrates about your ability to deliver results under pressure
(Maximum 500 words)
2. Occupational Health Advisors are frequently required to communicate clearly and professionally in challenging or sensitive situations. Describe a time where you were required to manage a difficult conversation in a clinical, occupational health, or regulatory context.
Your response should include:
- Why the conversation was challenging
- How you tailored your communication to suit the individual and situation
- How you managed your own emotions and maintained professionalism
- The outcome and any follow‑up actions
(Maximum 500 words)
Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application
Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday 10th May 2025
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.