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Principal Work Health and Safety Consultant Job no: ******Work type: Full timeLocation: Adelaide CBD Womens and Childrens Health Network, People and Culture, North Adelaide 5006 Salary ASO7, $108,109.00 - $116,864.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits Full Time, Temporary contract until 12 February 2027 About WCHN Join the Womens and Childrens Health Network (WCHN), South Australias leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. Were shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence with our communities at the heart of everything we do. What WCHN Can Offer You Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses. Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.) Free public transport to and from the Womens and Childrens Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites). Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program. Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information. About the role The Principal Work Health and Safety Consultant provides strategic, data-driven leadership of WHS services across WCHN, ensuring legislative compliance and meeting accreditation standards. The role leads WHS systems, risk management and improvement initiatives, partnering with stakeholders to enhance workforce safety, wellbeing and organisational performance. Key duties of the role Implement WHS plans, programs and strategies which support the strategic priorities of WCHN Contribute to the development of strategies to meet WHS objectives Monitor WHS performance to ensure emerging risks are escalated Lead innovative approaches in response to WHS risks Partner with WCHN and Workforce staff to identify strategies for improving safety and wellbeing Skills and Experience Significant experience in the development of WHS strategies in a large organisation Experience in WHS systems planning, implementation, assessment and improvement In-depth knowledge of WHS principles, delegated safety roles, and responsibilities Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, develop and lead the implementation of WHS systems Ability to interpret and respond to changes in legislation, standards, and processes Enquiries can be directed to Naomi SzetuDirector Work Health Safety, Injury Management and Worker Health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Application Closing Date: Sunday 8th February 2026 at 11:55pm Advertised: 23 Jan 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight TimeApplications close: 08 Feb 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr