Safety Culture and Disaster Coordinator - Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Help deliver outcomes that matter most to our Illawarra Shoalhaven community.

 

$116,639.98 - $120,469.88 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time – until 23 November 2026 | REQ647107 | Grade: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 | Applications close: 24 March 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Safety Culture & Disaster Coordinator will be pivotal in ensuring that ISLHD’s workplace has a focus on embedding behaviours and practices which minimise risk to its employees, patients, and visitors. The position will provide support to the District Disaster Manager and District Hubs with emergency management arrangements, planned events occurring within the geographical footprint of the district to ensure that ISLHD can support a response to and recover from an incident affecting ISLHD and its community. A key function of this role will involve communication and building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders both within and external to ISLHD. The position will also lead and coordinate training and education and facilitate exercises and drills at local and LHD level, with a key focus on Code Black arrangements. The position will provide operational support during activation of local, district and state emergency management plans and recovery processes as requested by LHD HSFAC/Disaster Manager. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, motivated, self-directed, highly organised, an effective communicator and able to work within tight deadlines. On-call commitment is a requirement of this position.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-          Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

-          Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

-          Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-          Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-          Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-          Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-          Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

-          Working With Children Check (WWCC)

-          Relevant post graduate qualifications (clinical or management) or working towards same; and/or extensive professional experience deemed appropriate by the Employer. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

-          Evidence of or working towards relevant emergency management education and training.

-          Valid NSW Drivers Licence

This is a temporary leave relief position until 23 November 2026 with the possibility of extension.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

-          Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

-          Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

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-          For role-related queries or help applying, contact Alicia Green at ​Alicia.Green@health.nsw.gov.au

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.