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Emergency Management & Occupational Health and Safety Advisor Permanent Full Time, up to 76 or 80 hours per fortnight with optional ADO Management & Administrative Officers Grade 4 ($42.33684 per hour excluding salary packaging) (Junior rates apply to employees aged under 19 years) Are you passionate about keeping people safe and ensuring organisations are prepared for any emergency? West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG) is seeking an Emergency Management & Occupational Health and Safety Advisor to lead and enhance our emergency preparedness and response initiatives while supporting workplace health and safety across all sites. In this role, you will drive the continuous improvement of emergency management systems, deliver practical training, and test organisational readiness to ensure staff are equipped to respond effectively to any situation. You will also support business continuity planning, helping WGHG remain resilient in the face of disruption. Working closely with teams across the organisation and external stakeholders, you will provide expert guidance, advice, and support to embed a safety-first culture. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in both staff wellbeing and community safety while contributing to the strategic priorities of WGHG. This is a permanent full time position with optional monthly ADO. Exact hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant. We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, rewarding work, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking. Our preferred candidate will have: Demonstrated experience in emergency management and occupational health & safety within a complex organisation. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and compliance requirements, including the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004 and Victorian Emergency Management Arrangements. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to educate and influence at all levels. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and apply a risk-based approach to problem-solving. A proactive and collaborative mindset, fostering a strong safety culture within an organisation. About our organisation The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a growing regional health service, providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas in the country Baw Baw Shire. The Hospital cares for approximately 11,600 inpatients, makes nearly 28,000 community visits and sees more than 20,000 emergency presentations each year. The administrative headquarters is located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul. Warragul is a 30-minute drive from Pakenham along the freeway against the traffic! WGHG are the largest employer in Warragul with a workforce of over 1600 staff and are committed to building on our organisations strengths by welcoming people with our shared values of teamwork, respect, accountability and compassion. We are well aware our hospital is aging but are excited at the prospect of a new state of the art hospital and public aged care facility. A 23.6-hectare site at Lardners Track in Drouin East was acquired by West Gippsland Healthcare Group for a future hospital back in 2007. The new hospital is set to feature 233-beds and 33 emergency department treatment spaces as well as aged care and an expanded maternity facility. We pride ourselves on the quality of care thats delivered by our incredible staff. You wont find a friendlier, and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group. We care for our community because we are the community! The boost in capacity means more patients can be treated faster. West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include: Flexible working arrangements Access to employee assistance program Salary packaging Free Parking Working with us: All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments. Further details and how to apply Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications must be submitted via seek.com.au and must include a current CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Kylie McNair, Acting Executive Director People & Culture, via email [email protected] Applications close on Sunday, 1 February 2026 Please apply at your earliest convenience, shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date. As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability. As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr