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Job Function:
Human ResourcesJob Sub Function:
Health ServicesJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
North Ryde, New South Wales, AustraliaJob Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Occupational Health Coordinator, located in New South Wales, Australia.
The Occupational Health (OH) Coordinator supports the delivery and coordination of occupational health programs and services for DePuy Synthes in Australia and New Zealand. This role plays an important part in promoting employee health, safety, and well‑being by ensuring effective administration, coordination, and compliance with occupational health requirements. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with HR, EHS, FM (E&PS), healthcare providers, and employees, contributing directly to a safe, healthy, and productive workplace.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate occupational health activities and programs, including medical surveillance, health assessments, and wellness initiatives.
Support management of occupational health vendor relationships and healthcare providers to ensure service quality and cost effectiveness.
Support day‑to‑day administration of occupational health services and related documentation.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee health records in accordance with privacy and regulatory requirements.
Partner with HR, EHS, FM (E&PS), and external healthcare providers to support employee health needs.
Assist with incident follow‑up, injury management, psychological risk assessments, and return‑to‑work coordination.
Support compliance with occupational health regulations, standards, and internal policies.
Prepare reports and data related to occupational health activities and metrics.
Identify opportunities to improve occupational health processes and employee experience.
Qualifications
Education:
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Occupational Health, or a related field is required.
Additional training in occupational health or workplace health and safety is preferred.
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Typically 2-4 years of experience in occupational health coordination, healthcare administration, or a related role.
Knowledge of occupational health practices, health surveillance, and injury management processes.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with employees and stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Preferred:
Experience supporting occupational health in manufacturing or regulated environments.
Familiarity with Australian occupational health and safety regulations.
Experience managing external occupational health vendors.
Exposure to healthcare, medical device, or life sciences industries.
Experience supporting wellness or preventive health initiatives.
Other:
Languages: English proficiency is required.
Travel: Minimal travel expected, up to 10% domestically.
Certifications: Occupational health, nursing, or workplace health and safety certifications are preferred.
For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Administrative Support, Business Behavior, Communication, Confidentiality, Consulting, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Execution Focus, Healthcare EDI, Healthcare Management, Health Care Regulation, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), HR Strategic Management, Issue Escalation, Process Oriented, Service Excellence, Service Models, Talent Management