Manager Workplace Health and Safety

About the work unit / facility

Health, Safety and Wellbeing / People, Strategy and Governance / Corporate Service Group / Townsville University Hospital

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: $5214.20 to $5595.80 p.f. (AO7)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity

The Manager, Workplace Health and Safety leads and manages the delivery of high-quality health safety and wellbeing services across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS), to facilitate effective implementation and maintenance of the Queensland Health, Health Safety and Wellbeing Management System.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

Highly desirable: The successful candidate will be someone who has extensive skills and knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements, workplace rehabilitation and injury management programs, and significant experience in leading high performing safety and rehabilitation teams.
Highly desirable: Highly developed and demonstrated capability and experience in effectively delivering day-to-day supervision and operational management of a multi-disciplinary team and delivering high level performance and services across the HHS. Enter other requirements, e.g., Drivers Licence or desirable quals etc.
Highly desirable: Expert knowledge and understanding of workplace health and safety legislation and risk management approaches, with proven success in the development and implementation of health and safety management systems and initiatives that drive improved performance in complex and dynamic working environments.
While not mandatory, possession of tertiary qualifications in Workplace health and safety, injury management, corporate governance and/or risk management would be highly regarded.
Possession of a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment would be highly regarded.
Probation period may apply.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Applications

Contact: Catherine Duffy on (07) 4433 1753.

Applications close: Sunday, 24 August 2025

Please download the Role Description.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV649988

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