Work Health and Safety Specialist

Bethesda Hospital

Perth WA

Occupational Health and Safety (Human Resources and Recruitment)

Full time

105,000 to 115,000 per year

Workplace Safety

Incident Investigation

Corrective Action

Work Health and Safety Specialist

Bethesda Mount Hospital

Full-time or 0.8 FTE | Flexible work arrangements available

Help shape a positive safety culture at Bethesda Mount Hospital

Bethesda Health Care is seeking an experienced and motivated Work Health and Safety Specialist to join our team at Bethesda Mount Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of workplace safety, employee wellbeing and risk management within a respected Western Australian not-for-profit healthcare organisation.

As Bethesda continues its growth following the addition of Bethesda Mount Hospital, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting the delivery and continuous improvement of work health and safety systems, programs and initiatives within a dynamic healthcare environment.

About the role

The Work Health and Safety Specialist will play a key role in supporting workplace safety, regulatory compliance and organisational wellbeing initiatives at Bethesda Mount Hospital.

Working collaboratively with leaders, Health and Safety Representatives, employees and key stakeholders, responsibilities include:

Providing specialist Work Health and Safety advice and support.

Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of WHS systems and programs.

Supporting incident investigations, risk management and corrective actions.

Coordinating workplace inspections, audits and compliance activities.

Developing and facilitating WHS training, education and awareness initiatives.

Supporting health, safety and wellbeing programs.

Preparing WHS reports and analysing performance trends.

Supporting the effective operation of the WHS Committee and Health and Safety Representative arrangements.

Working closely with operational leaders and employees to foster a positive and consultative safety culture.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

A recognised tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety, occupational health, risk management or a related discipline.

Demonstrated experience in WHS systems, investigations, auditing and risk management.

Strong knowledge of contemporary WHS legislation, regulatory requirements and safety practices.

Experience developing and delivering WHS training and facilitating workplace consultation.

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship-building skills.

Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving capability.

A practical and collaborative approach to workplace safety.

A genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and fostering a positive safety culture.

Experience within healthcare, a hospital or another highly regulated environment will be highly regarded. A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or an equivalent adult education qualification, would also be desirable.

About Bethesda Health Care

Bethesda Health Care is a not-for-profit healthcare organisation operating Bethesda Claremont Hospital and Bethesda Mount Hospital.

For more than 80 years, Bethesda has delivered compassionate, patient-centred care and clinical excellence to Western Australians. Following the addition of Bethesda Mount Hospital in September 2026, Bethesda now provides a broad range of medical, surgical, rehabilitation, palliative care and specialist services across two hospitals.

Bethesda Mount Hospital has an established reputation for cardiology and cardiac surgery services and is home to one of the state's largest private Critical Care Units, supporting a 24-hour priority admission service. The hospital also provides specialist services across orthopaedics, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, rehabilitation, day procedures and general surgery, supported by a high-acuity Intensive Care Unit and multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Our values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Professionalism guide how we work and the care and services we provide.

Employee Benefits

Join our team and enjoy:

Generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, including up to 15,900 for living expenses and 2,650 for meals and entertainment annually.

Full-time or 0.8 FTE employment options, with flexible work arrangements available.

Professional development and continued learning opportunities.

Employee Assistance Program support.

Access to Sonder wellbeing and safety support services.

A supportive, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Opportunities to contribute to meaningful safety and organisational improvement initiatives.

A central Perth location with access to public transport and parking arrangements.

How to Apply

Please submit the following through SEEK:

A cover letter outlining your interest in the position and suitability for the role.

A current curriculum vitae.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact: Melody Miles

Executive Manager Work Health and Safety

Applications close Sunday, 20 September 2026.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Email: mmiles@bethesda.org.au For recruitment enquiries, contact the People and Culture Team on 0893406338 or HRMount@bethesda.org.au