Access lifelong learning and career development opportunities that can only be found in the largest health system in Australia.

$166,678 - $186,448 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | REQ591642 | Grade: Health Manager Level 5 | Applications close: UPDATED 24 August 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Director Staff Safety & Recovery is accountable for providing expert workforce health, safety and injury management advice, and effective Districtwide leadership of general staff safety and recovery strategies, policies programs, and practices, including safety systems, safety culture, risk and incident management, rehabilitation, workers compensation claims management, staff wellbeing, safety information management and reporting.

The role will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders with a strong focus on leading the District's staff safety response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including proactive identification of potential risks and issues, and the timely planning, development, dissemination and oversight of implementation of effective mitigation strategies to facilitate workforce safety and wellbeing.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

ISLHD operate four hospital sites on Dharawal Country in the Illawarra: Coledale Hospital, Bulli Hospital, Wollongong Hospital and Shellharbour Hospital.

With the ocean to the east and the escarpment to the west, there are also many benefits of living and working in the Illawarra. The contrast between mountains and beach gives the South Coast its own special charm. Life is lived at a slower pace, with mornings spent exploring cafes, eateries or food markets, and afternoons spent at the beach, on bushwalks or at one of many world-class wineries.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

· Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

· Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay

· Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

· Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

· Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

· Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

· Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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