Safety Advisor - Work Health and Safety

Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary 4 months with possibility of extension
Classification: Administrative Service Officer Level 6 (PN 28673)
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services, Garran, ACT
Section: Work Health Safety
Closing Date: 21st October 2026
 

What can we offer you: 

About the Role:

Canberra Health Services is seeking a Work Health and Safety Advisor to support the health, safety and wellbeing of our workforce across a diverse healthcare environment.

Working closely with managers and workers, you will provide expert WHS advice, support the identification and management of workplace risks, coordinate incident reporting and analysis, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of WHS systems, policies and procedures. You will also contribute to the CHS Work Health and Safety Management System, support legislative and accreditation requirements, and provide WHS insights and recommendations to inform decision-making.

You will have the opportunity to represent WHS at relevant committees and forums and develop and deliver WHS education and training to build capability and promote a strong safety culture across the organisation.

Joining the Work Health and Safety Unit provides an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to creating a safe, healthy and accountable workplace and supporting the delivery of high-quality healthcare to the Canberra community.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note selection may be based off application only.***

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. 

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together 
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Vaish Muralidharan at (02) 5124 9619 or at Vaish.Muralidharan@act.gov.au. 

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