WHS Prevention and Education Lead

About the Role

We’re looking for a dynamic WHS Prevention and Education Lead to analyse organisational risk, identify skill gaps, and design training strategies that strengthen our people’s safety and wellbeing across Hunter New England Local Health District.

In this role, you’ll:

- Analyse workforce data to identify emerging risks, training needs and skill gaps
- Develop, monitor and evaluate WHS and wellbeing education programs
- Liaise and partner with leaders across multiple sites to support workforce safety initiatives
- Coordinate and oversee training programs in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders
- Use your strong communication and influencing skills to advocate for projects, overcome barriers, and drive improvement 

About You

What you’ll bring to the role:

- You’re data-driven with strong analytical skills – confident interpreting trends and workforce metrics
- You have a clinical or WHS background and understand WHS training needs in a healthcare setting
- You enjoy using insights to identify skill gaps and guide training priorities
- You’re a clear and confident communicator – able to liaise effectively with leaders, and frontline teams
- You build strong relationships and can influence and advocate for initiatives across multiple stakeholders
- Your solutions-focused, resilient, and skilled at overcoming barriers to achieve project outcomes
- You thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about improving safety, wellbeing, and workforce capability 

Essential Criteria

✅ Eligible to drive in NSW with a current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence. 

Why you’ll love working with us 

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:  
🌿 Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero  
🛍️ Proximity to shopping and other services  
😊 Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)  
🌴 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)  
👶Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance  
💸 Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing  
🏋️ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family  
⭐ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members