Occupational Health Specialist
Job Description
This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
The Role
We are seeking a passionate and proactive Occupational Health Specialist to join our collaborative and highly capable Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees across our Manufacturing Plant based at Old Toongabbie, Sydney.
As our Occupational Health Specialist, you will partner closely with EHS and business leaders to deliver comprehensive occupational health, injury management, rehabilitation, and wellbeing programs. You'll be at the forefront of promoting a safe and healthy workplace, while helping employees successfully return to work following injury or illness.
This is a hands-on role that combines your clinical expertise with practical experience in workers' compensation, injury management, and workplace rehabilitation. You'll also support the operation of our onsite Health Centre, provide first aid support where required, and contribute to the delivery of a range of corporate wellness initiatives.
About You
You are a compassionate and solutions-focused health professional who enjoys building relationships and injury prevention helping people navigate their recovery journey. You bring strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team environment.
If you're passionate about occupational health and want to make a real difference in the lives of employees, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate Return to Work (RTW) and rehabilitation programs for employees recovering from workplace related injuries and illnesses
Manage workers' compensation case administration and maintain accurate employee medical records in line with legislative, medical, and insurer requirements
Review pre-employment medical assessments and health screening reports to ensure employees are fit for their roles
Provide guidance and training to employees and leaders on safe work practices, including ergonomics and manual handling
Coordinate health and wellbeing programs across Australian sites, including annual flu vaccinations and other corporate wellness initiatives
Support the day-to-day operation of the onsite Health Centre and provide first aid assistance as required
Collaborate with the EHS Manager to develop and implement occupational health policies, programs, and initiatives
Coordinate and supervise temporary or additional resources when needed to support health, medical, and rehabilitation activities
Stay current with emerging occupational health trends, legislation, and best practices to continually enhance workplace health outcomes.
Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Allied Sciences and/or Occupational Health-related disciplines
Registered Nurse qualification is good to have (Australian registration highly desirable)
Demonstrated experience in: Injury Management and Workers' Compensation Case Management
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and database systems
Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong initiative, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Flexible and responsive approach to changing business needs.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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