Health, Safety and Wellbeing Specialist - Sydney

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Specialist - Sydney

Contract Type:

Temporary

Location:

CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs - NSW

Job Classification:

Work Health & Safety (OH&S)

Contact Name:

Austin Wharfe

Date Published:

28.07.2025

The Organisation
A nationally recognised healthcare provider, known for its commitment to patient care and safety excellence, is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Specialist.

Position
As the HSW Specialist, you will play a key leadership role in shaping and delivering the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Improvement Plan across two major healthcare sites.

Reporting to the national safety team and partnering closely with Hospital Executives and frontline leaders, you’ll champion a proactive and inclusive approach to safety. Your focus will include field-based engagement, systems improvement, coaching leadership teams, and embedding safety behaviours across the organisation.

This is a standout opportunity for a capable safety professional to make a genuine impact in healthcare, with a pathway to permanent employment for the right person.

Requirements

  • Diploma in Work Health & Safety (or higher) – essential
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in WHS roles, ideally within complex or high-risk environments
  • Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation, systems, and incident investigation frameworks (e.g. ICAM)
  • Demonstrated ability to coach, influence, and engage with a range of stakeholders
  • Healthcare experience and auditing qualifications highly regarded
  • Driver's licence and full COVID-19 vaccination (as per policy)
  • Full Australia working rights
Details
  • Location: Sydney - Eastern Suburbs (split-site)
  • Type: Temporary with a view to go permanent
  • Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
  • Salary: $140,000–$145,000 package (inclusive of 12% super)
Benefits & Next Steps
This is a meaningful opportunity to join a values-driven organisation at the heart of community health. You’ll be supported by a collaborative leadership team and have access to long-term career progression in a dynamic, evolving sector.

If you are interested in this position, please apply directly with your resume in  WORD FORMAT  and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability. Following this, should you require additional information please contact Austin Wharfe on 1300 333 400.

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