• Permanent full time opportunity – 80 hours per fortnight (ADO included)
• Join a dedicated team at Victoria’s 2014 People in Health Award Winner!
• Be recognised, Be challenged, Be your best. Be the heart of Barwon Health

About the facility

Barwon Health, based in Geelong, Victoria, is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care and employing over 6,500 staff. Barwon Health has consistently received awards for being at the forefront of high quality health care services to the community and has been highly successful when accredited against the National Safety and Quality Standards in Oct. 2013. 

About the role

As the Occupational Health and Safety Officer you will assist in leading the implementation of Barwon Health’s Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems through the provision of support and assistance to managers, Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and employees.

You will also be responsible for training and mentoring managers, HSRs and employees on Barwon Health’s safety and emergency programs and assist in the development and implementation of OH&S strategies to ensure a safe workplace and the prevention of workplace injuries.

As the successful applicant you will need to have a sound working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, Regulations, Codes of Practice and relevant Australian Standards. You will possess high levels of initiative and have demonstrated leadership experience promoting and maintaining a positive safety culture.

About the culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality service. We ensure that we demonstrate the Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee wellness facility
• Salary packaging
• Social club
• Be our future Barwon Health Strategic Plan

Become part of our passionate, committed and highly skilled workforce. Apply today!

At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Recruitment agencies should note that Barwon Health does not accept agency resumes. Barwon Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.