Senior Project Officer – Health & Wellbeing

A leading organisation in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Project Officer – Health and Wellbeing to join their dedicated team. This role offers you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping and delivering health and wellbeing initiatives across diverse operational environments, including volunteer streams. You will play a pivotal part in implementing new medical standards, developing mandatory health surveillance programmes, and designing specialised interventions that address both physical and psychosocial hazards. The organisation values flexibility, inclusivity, and professional growth, providing an environment where your expertise in occupational health can flourish. If you are passionate about creating safer workplaces and supporting the wellbeing of others, this is your chance to contribute to transformative projects with far-reaching benefits. * You will be instrumental in rolling out service-specific medical standards, ensuring operational challenges are addressed for both paid staff and volunteers. * You will develop and operationalise mandatory audiometric testing and hearing conservation programmes under updated WHS regulations, directly impacting workforce safety. * You will design and implement targeted health surveillance initiatives such as heat stress prevention, fatigue management, and occupational violence programmes, contributing to a healthier workplace for all.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Project Officer – Health and Wellbeing, you will be at the forefront of advancing workplace health standards across multiple service streams. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with coordinators to implement new medical standards that address operational complexities unique to both paid staff and volunteers. You will take ownership of developing mandatory audiometric testing protocols, ensuring compliance with evolving WHS regulations while prioritising employee safety. In addition, you will design innovative health surveillance initiatives targeting critical issues such as heat stress prevention, fatigue management, and occupational violence. Your expertise will drive targeted interventions aimed at reducing manual handling incidents and monitoring hazardous substance exposure. You will also lead fitness-for-work reviews for individuals managing chronic conditions like Type 1 diabetes, ensuring their safe participation in the workforce. By working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will build robust health programmes from inception to implementation, championing inclusive practices that uphold legal obligations under the Anti-Discrimination Act. Your commitment to continuous improvement will see you evaluating programme outcomes and recommending enhancements that foster a supportive environment for all.

• Assist the Health and Wellbeing Coordinator in implementing new medical standards tailored to the unique needs of various service streams, with particular focus on operational challenges faced by volunteer groups.
• Develop comprehensive mandatory audiometric testing protocols and hearing conservation programmes that comply with updated Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations.
• Design specialised health surveillance initiatives addressing key risks such as heat stress prevention, fatigue management, and occupational violence within the organisation.
• Drive targeted health initiatives aimed at reducing manual handling incidents through proactive hazard identification and intervention strategies.
• Monitor exposure to hazardous substances by establishing robust review processes that ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead fitness-for-work reviews for employees affected by Type 1 diabetes, ensuring safe integration into the workforce while maintaining high standards of care.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to build effective health and wellbeing programmes from the ground up, fostering a culture of safety and support.
• Provide expert guidance on compliance with the Anti-Discrimination Act and WHS obligations related to both physical and psychosocial health hazards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by evaluating programme effectiveness and recommending enhancements based on data-driven insights.
• Champion inclusive practices that promote equal access to health services for all members of the workforce.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Senior Project Officer – Health and Wellbeing role brings a wealth of proven experience in occupational health surveillance alongside deep familiarity with audiometric testing compliance. Your background includes successfully applying medical standards within volunteer or complex operational workforces where adaptability is crucial. You possess a thorough understanding of relevant legislation such as the Anti-Discrimination Act as well as WHS obligations relating to both physical hazards—like fatigue management, heat stress prevention—and psychosocial risks including occupational violence. Your ability to conceptualise and deliver comprehensive health programmes from inception demonstrates your commitment to fostering safer workplaces. Exceptional interpersonal skills enable you to collaborate effectively across teams while your analytical acumen ensures programme outcomes are accurately assessed for continuous improvement. You are dedicated to promoting inclusive practices that guarantee equal access for all employees regardless of their role or background. Clear communication skills allow you to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for stakeholders throughout the organisation.

• Specialised knowledge of occupational health surveillance methodologies, including best practice approaches for audiometric testing compliance within complex workforces.
• Proven experience applying medical standards in volunteer or multifaceted operational environments where adaptability is essential.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Anti-Discrimination Act as it relates to workplace health policies and procedures.
• In-depth familiarity with WHS obligations concerning physical hazards such as fatigue, heat stress, manual handling risks, hazardous substance exposure, as well as psychosocial factors like occupational violence.
• Demonstrated capability to conceptualise, build, and deliver effective health and wellbeing programmes from initial planning through to execution.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling collaborative engagement with diverse teams across organisational levels.
• Strong analytical abilities allowing for accurate assessment of programme effectiveness using data-driven insights.
• Commitment to promoting inclusive practices that ensure equal access to health services for all employees regardless of background or role.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives within occupational health frameworks.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Ryan McCarthy on 07 3032 2253 or ryan.mccarthy@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.