WHS Prevention and Education Lead
Lead safer workplaces. Drive lasting change.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $118,821 - $140,201 Per annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Waratah
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ681197
Applications Close: Sunday, 9th August 2026
Are you a data-driven problem solver with a passion for improving workforce safety and wellbeing?
About the Role
We’re looking for a dynamic WHS Prevention and Education Lead to analyse organisational risk, identify skill gaps, and design training strategies that strengthen our people’s safety and wellbeing across Hunter New England Local Health District.
In this role, you’ll:
⭐ Analyse workforce data to identify emerging risks, training needs and skill gaps
⭐ Develop, monitor and evaluate WHS and wellbeing education programs
⭐ Liaise and partner with leaders across multiple sites to support workforce safety initiatives
⭐ Coordinate and oversee training programs in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders
⭐ Use your strong communication and influencing skills to advocate for projects, overcome barriers, and drive improvement
About You
What you’ll bring to the role:
⭐ You’re data-driven with strong analytical skills – confident interpreting trends and workforce metrics
⭐ You have a clinical or WHS background and understand WHS training needs in a healthcare setting
⭐ You enjoy using insights to identify skill gaps and guide training priorities
⭐ You’re a clear and confident communicator – able to liaise effectively with leaders, and frontline teams
⭐ You build strong relationships and can influence and advocate for initiatives across multiple stakeholders
⭐ Your solutions-focused, resilient, and skilled at overcoming barriers to achieve project outcomes
⭐ You thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about improving safety, wellbeing, and workforce capability
Essential Criteria
✅ Eligible to drive in NSW with a current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence.
Why you’ll love working with us
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
🌿 Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
🛍️ Proximity to shopping and other services
😊 Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
🌴 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
👶Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
💸 Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
🏋️ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
⭐ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Annika Batchelor on annika.batchelor@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
✅ At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
✅ An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part-time vacancies.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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