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Unit / Division : PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA - People, Capability and Culture - Work Health & Safety
This is a Permanent Full Time appointment. WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy.
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. About PathWest : With over 2,000 employees across an extensive range of pathology and support services, PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA is committed to providing excellence and innovation in pathology testing, teaching and research.
We offer a round-the-clock commitment to the health needs of the entire WA community through our laboratory facilities, collection centres, results lines and on-call clinicians.
Our pathology services cover the broadest range of routine, complex and rare tests, and our active teaching, research and pathology development programs assist not only in enhancing diagnostic accuracy but also in improving the understanding of disease processes and of clinical care.
About the role : The Chemical Safety Specialist provides expert leadership, consultancy and support on matters relating to chemical safety management across PathWest, ensuring the compliance with relevant legislation and Codes of Practice.
This position leads the implementation and maintenance of the chemical management framework with accompanying procedures and guidelines for the mitigation of chemical risks and the identification of opportunities for improvement across PathWest to ensure a safe workplace for staff and the community.
Working as part of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) team, the role is responsible for providing specialist advice to PathWest and its staff about chemicals management and compliance, to enhance safety outcomes for our workers.
What we offer : In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include :
Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
Including :Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expensesUp to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hireAccess to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and related expenses11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.Diverse and inclusive cultureProfessional Development Opportunities and Study leave / assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsWellness support including discounted gym membershipContinuous learningProfessional and location based allowancesPathWest supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.
Application Instructions : Please apply online by clicking on the Apply for Job button and submit :
A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees (It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager), andA statement of no more than 3 pages addressing the essential selection criteria found in the Job Description Form.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Eligibility to Apply : Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Other Conditions : WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).
Any offer of employment with PathWest is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position.
An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
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