Senior Safety Manager

Job Description

Permanent full time opportunity to lead the development, implementation and review of safety management systems and processes for Building Engineering and Maintenance Services (BEMS) activities, construction and maintenance work, high risk work and contractor management throughout Metro North Health (MNH). This will include effectively and efficiently informing and supporting all levels of staff on meeting Work Health and Safety legislative and system requirements. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values: Develop, implement and review of safety management systems and processes for BEMS related activities. Provide an executive and senior management advisory service. Deliver tactical interventions to address legislative compliance, detailed risk profiles and implement improved management systems within BEMS MNHHS. Monitor state and national legislative developments and respond to their impacts on BEMS activities. Work in consultation with the relevant MNHHS groups (including Health and Safety Unit) to achieve consistency of health and safety strategies, service delivery arrangements and performance outcomes. Ensure the alignment of BEMS health and safety procedures and the MNHHS safety management system to achieve consistency. Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide. Benefits when working for us Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas. Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging. Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED #J-18808-Ljbffr