Manual Handling Coordinator

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About The Role

The Manual Handling Program Co-ordinator is a key member of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team, reporting to the Manual Handling Program Team Leader. This role works in collaboration with Clinical and Allied Health subject matter experts, the Nursing Education Manager, and representatives from departments where there is a higher risk of musculoskeletal injury. The Manual Handling Program Co-ordinator is responsible for developing, delivering, and continuously improving the Manual Handling Risk Management and Training Program. This program is designed to educate employees in safe work practices to minimise the risk of manual handling injuries and to promote a culture of safety across the organisation. 

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline (e.g. Nursing, Allied Health, Health Science), Current and valid driver’s licence,
• Experience working in a clinical or allied health setting, preferably within a hospital environment, and/or
• Qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field (desirable). 
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For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity futher, please reach out to Abel Kim, Manual Handling Program Team Lead, on 0438 068 221.

Position Description can be found here.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

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