Health Specialist
Whitehaven Coal
Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.
About This Role
Whitehaven Coal are seeking a Health Specialist to support and provide subject matter advice to our operations across the Gunnedah Region. This is a strategic role which will drive improvement and positive changes to the health and wellbeing of our workforce.
What You’ll Do
- Ongoing contribution and review of key health and hygiene initiatives to achieve risk minimisation
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of health and hygiene management systems
- Provide subject matter advice to fitness for work, mental and physical wellbeing programs
- Assist with the implementation of health and hygiene projects across the WHC Group
- Provide coaching and subject matter advice to frontline leaders
- Contribute to the development of the Injury and Illness Management program
- Assist and improve the Whitehaven Coal health surveillance program
What You’ll Bring
The successful applicant will possess strong leadership and organisational skills and a commitment to improving workplace health and hygiene practices. In addition, the following qualifications and experience are required:
- Tertiary qualifications in Health (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Hygiene or related discipline)
- Extensive clinical experience ideally in Work, Health and Safety
- Live local to the Gunnedah Area or willingness to relocate (assistance provided)
- Return to Work Coordinator qualification
- Root cause incident investigation and Risk Management facilitation
Why Whitehaven Coal?
- Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
- Full Relocation Packages
- Access to Salary Packaging Including Novated Leasing
- Salary Sacrifice Opportunities
- Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares
- Employee Referral Scheme - $3000 for Successful Referrals!
- 26 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
