Occupation Health Safety and Emergency Management Advisor

Job Description

Occupation Health Safety and Emergency Management Advisor Permanent Full Time, up to 76 or 80 hours per fortnight with optional ADO Management & Administrative Officers Grade 4 ($42.33684 per hour excluding salary packaging) ( Junior rates apply to employees aged under 19 years ) West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG) is seeking a dedicated OHS/Emergency Management Advisor to lead our emergency management system and support overall health and safety across the organisation. This role will focus on improving emergency preparedness, delivering training, and ensuring compliance with AS 3745, AS 4083, and the State Emergency Management Plan-Health Emergency Sub Plan. The position will also support business continuity planning and foster a strong safety culture. Reporting to the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager, the Advisor will collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to drive best practices in emergency management and workplace safety. This is a permanent full time position of 76 or 80 hours per fortnight with optional ADO, to be worked from Monday-Friday, exact hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant. We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking. Our preferred candidate will have: Demonstrated experience in emergency management and occupational health & safety within a complex organisation. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and compliance requirements, including the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004 and Victorian Emergency Management Arrangements. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to educate and influence at all levels. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and apply a risk-based approach to problem-solving. A proactive and collaborative mindset, fostering a strong safety culture within an organisation. The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous: Experience in a healthcare or hospital environment. Knowledge of Victorian State Emergency Management Arrangements. Familiarity with business continuity management and incident response frameworks. Training experience, including the use of Learning Management Systems and Virtual Reality training platforms. Understanding of AIIMS (Australasian Interagency Incident Management System) or similar emergency response models. IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) may be required prior to commencement. About our organisation The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a growing regional health service, providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas in the country – Baw Baw Shire. The Hospital cares for approximately 11,600 inpatients, makes nearly 28,000 community visits and sees more than 20,000 emergency presentations each year. The administrative headquarters is located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul. Warragul is a 30-minute drive from Pakenham along the freeway – against the traffic! WGHG are the largest employer in Warragul with a workforce of over 1400 staff and are committed to building on our organisation’s strengths by welcoming people with our shared values of teamwork, respect, accountability and compassion. We are well aware our hospital is aging but are excited at the news that our new state of the art hospital and public aged care facility is coming. A 23.6-hectare site at Lardners Track in Drouin East was acquired by West Gippsland Healthcare Group for a future hospital back in 2007. The new hospital is set to feature 233-beds and 33 emergency department treatment spaces as well as aged care and an expanded maternity facility. We pride ourselves on the quality of care that’s delivered by our incredible staff. You won’t find a friendlier, and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group. We care for our community because we are the community! The boost in capacity means more patients can be treated faster. West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include: Flexible working arrangements Access to employee assistance program Salary packaging Free Parking Working with us: All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments. Further details and how to apply Further information is contained in the Position Description . Applications must be submitted via seek.com.au and must include a current CV and a covering letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Brett Sargeant, Health Safety & Wellbeing Manager, 03 5623 0786 or via email (emailprotected). Applications close on Sunday, 23 March 2025. Please apply at your earliest convenience, shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date. As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability. As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr