Description:
Senior Advisor (Safety and Injury Management)
Join our Workplace Relations Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About this role
The Senior Advisor (Safety and Injury Management) supports the achievement of NSW Health’s safety and injury management/rehabilitation, recovery and return to work objectives.
Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $125,693 - $138,510 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
- Provide advice to support NSW Health risk, WHS, injury management and return to work practitioners to consistently interpret legislation, policies and practices.
- Develop policy, project, strategy and evaluation activities to be implemented across NSW Health, addressing current and emerging issues.
- Prepare high quality written reports, briefs, correspondence, cabinet documents, regular and ad-hoc injury management/ rehabilitation, recovery, return to work/workers compensation reports and submission of cases and data to inform or respond to agency or Government requests compliant with legislation.
- Research and evaluate safety/injury management/ rehabilitation, recovery, return to work/workers compensation policies and guidance in order to assess and advise on their relevance and their potential impact on Ministry and Government objectives.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Experience in developing, analysing and evaluating policy and other projects related to safety/injury management/ rehabilitation, recovery, return to work/workers compensation in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of policies and legislation impacting on safety/injury management/ rehabilitation, recovery, return to work/workers compensation and related matters.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in managing all aspects of policy and project research, development, review and evaluation.
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
1. Describe your experience in managing organisation- or state-wide policies or projects related to work health and safety/ injury management matters, including engaging with a range of stakeholders such as unions, staff and managers.
2. Describe your experience in providing advice to your employer on SafeWork NSW and/or SIRA related matters.
Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.
Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission
For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Mackay on Catherine.Mackay@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ569857.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lily Flynn on Lily.Flynn@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: 11:59, Sunday 25 May, 2025
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey - apply now!
Applications Close: 11:59, Sunday 25 May, 2025