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Role Overview The Work Health & Safety Coordinator operates within the People & Culture framework of Alpine Health, providing WHS leadership, advice, and support to all sites and staff. The role ensures compliance with Work Health and Safety legislation, delivers practical solutions to minimise risk, and promotes a safe working environment. The Coordinator works closely with Managers and leaders across all sites to ensure WHS systems, policies, and practices are consistently applied while reflecting the unique needs of Alpine Health facilities. This is a parttime position at 0.6EFT (48hrs per fortnight). Key Responsibilities Identify, monitor, and evaluate significant WHS hazards across all Alpine Health facilities, and develop strategies to eliminate or effectively control these risks. Work closely with Alpine Healths Executive, senior managers, and department leaders to ensure clear ownership, responsibility, and accountability for WHS within Alpine Health. Apply relevant WHS policies, procedures, regulations, codes of practice, government directives, and guidelines in the Alpine Health context, ensuring they meet sitespecific operational needs. Maintain and update Alpine Healths WHS Risk Register entries, with a particular focus on strengthening internal controls for identified risks. Promote a strong safety culture across Alpine Health by leading the identification, analysis, monitoring, management, and reporting of risks, including active participation in site visits at all Alpine Health campuses, and contributing to the organisations Quality and Risk Program. Support the effective operation of the Alpine Health WHS Committee by acting as Committee Secretary, ensuring agendas, minutes, and followup actions are completed, and providing guidance and support to Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) in carrying out their duties. Ensure Alpine Healths WHS systems are effective, and take prompt and appropriate action in response to hazards, accidents, and incidents. Foster a collaborative environment within Alpine Health that encourages open communication, teamwork, and mutual support among staff and with the broader community. Apply and promote the principles and practices of Infection Control as they relate specifically to Alpine Health facilities and services. Take responsibility for maintaining and enhancing professional WHS knowledge, with a focus on the unique risks and needs of Alpine Health. Operate independently within the scope of this position description and delegated authority, while recognising the boundaries of the role in the Alpine Health setting. Essential Requirements Preferred training including a degree in specialist Work Health and Safety matters; and/or equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training, professional accreditation, and qualifications. Qualifications may include Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Advanced First Aid qualifications, or other relevant credentials. Extensive breadth of experience and understanding of multiple workplace hazards and the detailed principles of their identification and analysis, along with detailed understanding of all principles of WHS risk management and application thereof in a complex diverse setting. Demonstrated ability to analyse complex WHS issues and risks and provide proposed solutions through effective risk assessment processes. Our Region Alpine Health comprises three multipurpose health services across the stunning Alpine Region of Northeast Victoria. We are in the heart of Alpine country and boast skiing, scenic walking/hiking trails in our local area, including the majestic Mt. Hotham and Falls Creek. We are close to worldclass gourmet food and wine regions, including King Valley, Rutherglen, Glenrowan and Milawa. We are only 4060 minutes from the regional centres of Wangaratta and Albury Wodonga. The Successful Applicant Will Benefit From Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits available. 5 weeks annual leave. Option to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice. Employee Assistant Programs (EAP). Support for our diverse workforce. Applying For The Role All applications are to be submitted via Jobs | Alpine Health. Enquiries can be made via [email protected]. Please submit your application including a resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description. Applications are assessed upon receipt and close 14 November 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr