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Employee Health Specialist

The Virgin Australia group of airlines are putting the magic back into flying by providing award-winning service to every guest every day. What sets the people of Virgin Australia apart is a drive to make a real difference for our guests. Our culture encourages innovation while delivering a safe and highly professional service. We therefore seek dedicated people who are passionate about customer service and ready for the rewards that come from working well in a challenging environment.

What we are doing?

Forming part of the Group Safety Systems Division, our Medical Systems Division is a busy but supportive professional team where you’ll be able to contribute your skills and knowledge and be a part of a high performing environment.

The role of this division is to provide medical capability within the business. This includes ensuring equipment and capability for managing guest medical problems in-flight, and applying occupational medical expertise to work-related issues amongst staff members. We are therefore closely involved with the drug and alcohol management programme (DAMP), health surveillance and work fitness assessments both before and during employment. We advise on screening, vaccination and wellness programmes and any other medical matters concerning our employees.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has presented itself in our Medical Systems Department for an Employee Health Specialist. Reporting to the Group Medical Officer, this role will be accountable for the development, implementation and support of employee health surveillance, wellness and screening programmes as well as support for case management.

Other responsibilities include:

* Conducting health assessments for employees and prospective employees

* Assisting in delivery of health promotion and wellness material to the business

* Facilitating consultations for return to work

* Health surveillance and screening programmes (e.g. audiology)

* Assisting in developing vaccination programmes for employees

* Being part of the first line of enquiry for company medical enquiries

* Professional support to the drug and alcohol management programme

What you’ll need:

* Registered nurse with degree in nursing or closely related discipline

* Current AHPRA registration and first aid certification

* Extensive knowledge of workplace health promotion and screening programmes

* Knowledge of workplace drug and alcohol programmes

* Experience in Occupational Health nursing would be preferred but not essential

* Vaccination certificate & audiology certificate would be highly regarded

* The flexibility to travel throughout the Virgin Australia network

I would like to apply for the post of Employee Health Specialist bases at your esteemed organisation. I have attached my CV.

CV:

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