Health & Safety Consultant - Manual Handling page is loaded Health & Safety Consultant - Manual Handling Apply locations VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs time type Full time posted on Posted 22 Days Ago job requisition id JR136819 Job Description: Best practice implementationFriendly and supportive team environmentPermanent, Full Time or Part Time About the Role You will provide advice and technical support for health and safety issues, specifically for clinical manual handling (MoveSmart), across the varied work areas at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.
You will ensure that health and safety risks are mitigated through robust, effective systems and processes.
Assist to develop, implement and review the MoveSmart training programProvide assistance to clinical areas to problem solve patient manual handlingReview incidents and hazard reports, assist with investigations and controlsUse data and evidence-based systems to identify trends across the organisation.Liaise with internal and external stakeholdersClassifications for this position are listed below:
ZF4 classification ($107,962 per annum, pro-rata for part-time)
VG3 classification ($102.091 per annum, pro-rata for part-time)
Your Contribution Health professional with current AHPRA registrationDemonstrated problem solving skillsDemonstrated ability to undertake a theoretical and practical training programAbility and flexibility to work and communicate with varied teamsKnowledge of Microsoft Office and exposure to data programsCurrent National criminal history check, or willing to obtain What we Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!Discounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvement About Health Safety and Wellbeing Department We are dedicated to ensuring that the organisation adheres to health, safety, and workcover legislation. In collaboration with the organisation, we implement a best practice health and safety management system throughout all SVHM workplaces. The team is multidisciplinary, covering work health and safety (WHS), patient manual handling, aggression prevention, wellbeing, injury management, emergency management, and respiratory protection.
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:Contact Details:Christina Rennick, General Manager Health Safety and Wellbeing, 92311843, ****** Alternate Contact:Leslea Johnson, 92311847, ****** Closing Date:29 June 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ****** View Reconciliation Action Plan
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Become a healthcare superheroAbout UsSt Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent's Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care.
Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent's Hospital on The Park, St George's Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria's most in-need communities.
Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service.
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