This is a Principal Safety Consultant - Distributed Care role with Metro South Health based in South Brisbane, QLD, AU Metro South Health Role Seniority - senior More about the Principal Safety Consultant - Distributed Care role at Metro South Health Lead Safety, Wellbeing and Culture in One of Queensland’s Largest Health Services Play a pivotal leadership role in shaping safe, healthy and supportive workplaces across Bayside Health Services and Addiction and Mental Health Services within Metro South Health. About This Role Your new Role: Role This leadership role is the primary point of contact for operational health, safety and wellbeing matters across Bayside Health Services and Addiction and Mental Health Services within Metro South Health. You will: Lead and support a team delivering contemporary health, safety and wellbeing services. Build strong partnerships with clinical and operational leaders across Bayside Health Services and Addiction and Mental Health Services. Coordinate and oversee investigations into serious or complex incidents and provide clear management reporting. Analyse and communicate safety performance trends and recommend practical improvements. Drive the development, implementation and evaluation of consistent health, safety and wellbeing practices. Maintain a visible safety presence across facilities to support safe work practices and strong relationships with staff. Collaborate with the broader Health, Safety & Wellbeing leadership team to deliver effective, customer-focused services. About You You are an experienced health and safety leader who combines strong technical knowledge with a collaborative and pragmatic approach. You build trusted relationships with stakeholders and guide teams to deliver practical solutions that improve safety outcomes. You will have: Demonstrated knowledge of work health and safety and workers' compensation legislation and safety management systems. Proven ability to lead, mentor and support a team to deliver high-quality professional services. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical, client-focused solutions. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with leaders and key stakeholders across complex environments. Highly organised with the ability to prioritise operational demands and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Check out our quick tips and application essentials! What We Can Offer You We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle. We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions. We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs. INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care. We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply. We Are Metro South Health We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim operating five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services. We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring. We save lives, change lives, and make the world a better place. We are part of and proud of the community we serve. We are better together. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Metro South Health team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Leading and supporting a team Building partnerships Coordinating investigations Key Strengths ️ Health and safety legislation knowledge Leadership and mentoring Analytical and problem-solving skills Relationship building Organisational skills A Final Note: This is a role with Metro South Health not with Hatch.
