Ergonomist

Ergonomist

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Permanent Part Time - 40 hours per fortnight

Management and Administrative Officers, Grade 5 (HS5)

An opportunity is available for an Ergonomist within the Health, Safety and Wellbeing team.

This role will be WGHG's principal subject matter expert in ergonomics, human factors and safe design. The role is responsible for leading strategic and tactical initiatives that reduce occupational injury risks through the application of ergonomics, human factors, manual handling risk management and workplace design principles.

We are seeking someone with:

• Qualifications and experience in ergonomics
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and manage competing priorities

For further information is contained in the Position Description.  

Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide 2 professional referees. 

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

If you have any further queries, please contact Matthew Casey, Director Health, Safety and Wellbeing: matthew.casey@wghg.com.au

Applications close: 18 November 2026* (applications may close earlier)

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.