Work Health & Safety Associate (Health Mgr Lvl 1) - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ653230 Requisition #
Requisition ID: REQ653230
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $87,813.00 - $116,824.00 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: District Wide Service (Location to be negotiated)
Applications close: 19/04/2026
Contact: Akansha Gupta - District Work Health & Safety Manager on 0436 926 766 | Akansha.gupta@health.nsw.gov.au
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Join South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) as a Work Health & Safety (WHS) Associate (Health Manager Level 1) and play a pivotal role in shaping a safe and healthy work environment for our people and the communities we serve. This permanent full time position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a district-wide safety culture that supports our workforce and enhances patient care.
As a WHS Associate, you will support the WHS team and SWSLHD management by providing advice, coordination, and practical assistance across a broad range of safety and wellbeing initiatives. You will contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of WHS practices that align with our strategic and systematic approach to safety management.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, participate in risk assessments and incident investigations, develop safety documentation, and help ensure compliance with WHS legislation and best practice. Your work will directly support a proactive, informed, and positive culture of safety across the district.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about health and safety and motivated to contribute to meaningful improvements within a leading health organisation.
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic and collaborative safety professional who is committed to building safe, healthy, and high performing workplaces. You communicate confidently, engage well with staff at all levels, and bring a proactive mindset to identifying and addressing WHS challenges. With strong organisational skills and attention to detail, you are comfortable balancing hands on WHS support with administrative and analytical tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment.
You bring foundational knowledge of WHS legislation and best practice, along with experience or exposure to risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety documentation. Confident using digital systems to manage data and reporting, you also support training and contribute to continuous improvement across WHS processes. Relevant tertiary qualifications in WHS (or progress toward them), combined with a genuine passion for workplace health and safety, will help you thrive in this role.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in WHS or working towards and / or practical experience in work health and safety matters demonstrated in a recent role. Allied Health background or knowledge of work health and safety management practices and legislation would be highly regarded.
- Can you describe how your experience in organisational support, communication, and stakeholder engagement would contribute to effectively managing WHS systems, prioritising tasks, and fostering positive relationships in this role?
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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