Senior Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Advisor Location Alice Springs BASE Play a key role in maintaining safety, health, environment and quality standards for all employees. Work within a diverse and supportive work environment. Exceptional opportunity to contribute to an organisation that is committed to improving and saving lives across SA and the NT. About the Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (serving SA/NT) We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.
About this Opportunity As the Senior Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Advisor, your role will be multifaceted with responsibilities spanning across various areas. You will help design and implement specific programs addressing workplace health & safety for our people across aviation, clinical, corporate, and retail disciplines/functions. Suitable candidates can be considered to work from the Alice Springs, Darwin, or Adelaide Base.
Your key Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Design and implement workplace-specific Occupational Health and Organisational Wellbeing programs.Provide support to workers returning to work.Drive and maintain organisational wellbeing programs.Conduct workplace assessment in relation to specific health, safety and wellbeing issues.Contribute to maintaining our accreditation to all safety, environmental and quality accreditation programs.Participate in the strategic environmental plan for emission reduction within the RFDS SA/NT.About You To be considered for the role you require:
Relevant qualification in Work Health and Safety, Environment, Quality, or related fields.High level of knowledge and skill in managing occupational health, safety and wellbeing in a high-risk industry.Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation for Work Health and Safety and Environmental legislative requirements.Experience in managing/conducting remote and regional operations, particularly in hostile environments.Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving conflict resolution and negotiation.Experience in Incident investigation experience would be advantageous, however, not essential.
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged. In addition, we also offer:
Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:o packaging up to $15,899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills.
o packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.
Employee Assistance Program.Free onsite parking.Comprehensive orientation program for new starters.Further Information To view a copy of the position description please click here.
For a confidential discussion, contact Russell Chalmers, Manager, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality on 0438 276 055.
Applications close at 11:59pm on 23rd January 2025.
Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email. The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. We reserve the right to make an offer prior to the closing date. We encourage those interested in the position to submit their application as soon as possible. The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island applicants are encouraged to apply.
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