Health & Safety Coordinator - Manual Handling

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $84,436 - $112,331 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: CCLHD
Requisition ID: REQ593105
Applications Close: Sunday, 17th August 2025 at 11:59pm

At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), our vision is simple and powerful: Trusted care. Better health for everyone.

Join us in making that vision a reality by creating safer workplaces and empowering staff through best-practice manual handling programs.

About the Role

We’re seeking a proactive, enthusiastic safety professional to:

• Deliver high-impact manual handling training tailored to staff and settings.
• Support district-wide injury prevention through hands-on risk assessment.
• Build capability in others through mentoring and education.
• Collaborate closely with a skilled WHS team and engage clinical and corporate services.

• Contribute to a positive safety culture that protects staff and patients alike.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.
 
What You'll Bring

• Certificate IV in WHS or relevant experience in manual handling/WHS
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation and SafeWork NSW Codes of Practise.
• Experience in delivering engaging, practical training to diverse groups.
• Confidence conducting risk assessments and ergonomic evaluations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to design and evaluate training packages aligned to real-world needs.
• Valid Class C Driver’s Licence and ability to travel across CCLHD sites.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Be part of a collaborative and passionate Health & Safety team.
• Make a tangible difference in staff safety and wellbeing.
• Contribute to quality care by supporting the frontline workforce.

• Work in a dynamic, values-based organisation with a strong purpose.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.  

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD 

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. 

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.
 
Vaccination Requirements 

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). Please note that this is a Category B position which requires mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy. 

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
 
Additional Information
 
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions. 

Need More Information?
 
For role-related queries, please contact Lana Hogno on: 
Phone: 0407 590 895
Email: lana.hogno@health.nsw.gov.au 
 
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
 
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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.