Mater Human Resources is looking for a Principal Health and Safety Advisor to join the team. This is a permanent, full-time role based between our South Brisbane and Newstead campuses.

Salary range: $136,034 - $145,990 per annum plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

You will provide active and functional health and safety advice, guidance and coaching to Mater Health Services (MHS). The role is responsible for ensuring that all legislative and operational health and safety requirements are met and that the safety of our employees remains our highest priority. The position will provide high level technical expertise and support to the State Manager, Health and Safety in establishing and maintaining systems and processes associated with employee health and safety to ensure legislative compliance.

The Principal Health and Safety Advisor will lead the work health and safety team in Brisbane being responsible for the teams direct supervision and to provide support and guidance on WHS matters needing escalation.

The Principal Health and Safety Advisor will also work closely with the Injury Management team to establish and facilitate local intervention initiatives and individual case management.

About you

• Tertiary Qualification in Work Health and Safety (Desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in Work Health and Safety in a comparable role (8+ years)
• Prior experience in a healthcare environment (Desirable)
• Prior experience supervising or managing teams
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of contemporary health and safety legislation
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills with the proven ability to analyse performance data and provide strategic advice and reports to drive systems improvement
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships by liaising and collaborating with a range of stakeholders
• High level interpersonal, consultation and written communication skills, evidenced by the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external business partners and clients
• Monitor, review and undertake complex analysis of health and safety incidents, performance reports and legislation to assist Officers to meet their Due Diligence duties and to ensure safety management system's effectiveness and maturation towards a best practice Safety Leadership Culture

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Enhance your expertise and credentials with exclusive discounts on postgraduate certificates through our university partnerships
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close on 1 April 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.