Psychosocial Safety Senior Consultant (WHS)

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Corporate and Infrastructure – Work Health Safety and Injury Management
• Salary: $98,478 to $104,165 – ASO6 – Full Time / Ongoing appointment

Overview:

The Psychosocial Safety Senior Consultant is tasked with leading the efforts to identify, prevent, and manage psychosocial hazards in the workplace, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for DHW employees, working collaboratively with Local Health Network (LHN) WHS teams to support SA Health employees. This role will:

• Monitor and maintain the psychosocial safety framework and develop programs that proactively identifies and addresses hazards such as workplace stress, role clarity, bullying, and harassment.
• Work in close collaboration with Work Health and Safety professionals to integrate psychosocial risk assessments into regular safety protocols and practices.
• Provide expert advice and interventions to prevent and mitigate psychosocial risks, that support employees' mental health and resilience.
• Engage with broader Workforce Services staff, HR Managers, DHW, LHNs, and Health agencies to communicate the importance of psychosocial safety and the resources available to address these concerns.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of psychosocial safety strategies and interventions, making data-informed decisions to continuously improve the psychological wellbeing of the workforce.

This role is ideal for experienced wellbeing professionals with expertise in psychosocial risk management who are ready to lead meaningful initiatives and help build a mentally healthy, resilient workplace within the healthcare sector.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref:  899740

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

Michael Melino
Manager Work Health Safety and Injury Management
Phone:  7117 6112
E-mail:  **************@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 14 May 2025 – 11:55PM

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