Description:
The Health and Safety Unit are seeking an experienced advisor to lead, contribute to and support delivery of key strategic workforce wellbeing projects, and provide high-level advice, analysis and reports to executives and health, safety, and wellbeing practitioners across Queensland Health. Take the next step in your career with this exciting Permanent opportunity within Department of Health's Human Resource Branch. Enjoy work life balance with flexible full-time hours, and flexible work arrangements available.
Job details
Position status Permanent Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Occupational Health & Safety Classification AO7 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/CSD627108 Closing date 01-Apr-2025 Yearly salary $133355 - $142956 Job duration Permanent Contact person Kara Frederiksen Contact details (07) 2100 9480Access the National Relay Service
What you'll do
As the Principal Advisor, you will work collaboratively within the Workforce Wellbeing Projects team, the broader Health and Safety team, and with key stakeholders across Queensland Health to develop and implement strategic workforce wellbeing projects that deliver on organisational imperatives for supporting the wellbeing of the workforce, aligned to the broader Qld Health safety and wellbeing management system and priorities for preventing and managing physical and psychosocial risks to staff wellbeing.
About you
We are searching for someone who has:
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of contemporary health, safety and wellbeing strategies and initiatives, including national and state policies, legislation, standards and trends, and the proven ability to apply that knowledge to develop and implement effective systems, policies and programs within a large public sector organisation.
- A record of achievement in developing, implementing, evaluating and continually improving strategic organisation-wide health, safety and wellbeing management systems, strategies or projects within complex environments.
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills with the proven ability to analyse performance data and provide strategic advice and reports to drive systems improvement.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships and effectively liaise and collaborate with a range of stakeholders to facilitate their cooperation and support to achieve desired outcomes.
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:
Competitive salaries
- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing
- 36.25 hour full time work week
- Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
- Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
- Access additional flexibility in this role including flexible start and finish times, take additional hours worked off later and work from home options available.
Professional development
- Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
- Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
- Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.
Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.