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About Monash
The City of Monash is one of Victoria's most dynamic and diverse councils, proudly serving a community of more than 193,000 residents. Distinguished by its blend of residential, commercial, and industrial zones, and is renowned for hosting world-class institutions like Monash University, CSIRO, Monash Children's Hospital, and the Victorian Heart Hospital.
The Council is committed to delivering high-quality services and infrastructure that support the well-being and aspirations of its community. Guided by its vision to be the most liveable city in Victoria, Monash focuses on sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation in its strategic planning and daily operations.
The Role
We are now seeking a highly experienced and strategic Safety Lead to oversee the delivery of occupational health and safety (OHS) services across the organisation. Reporting to the Manager Workplace Relations & Safety, this critical leadership role will be responsible for embedding a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with legislative obligations, and driving continuous improvement in systems, reporting, education, and staff wellbeing.
In this highly visible and collaborative role, you will lead the development of a proactive and integrated OHS Work Plan, ensure robust audit and reporting frameworks are in place, and foster strong relationships across the organisation. You will champion psychosocial wellbeing, oversee safety education initiatives, and support high-level governance reporting through regular safety performance data, insights, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring substantial experience in leading an organisation wide OHS function, ideally with exposure to local government. You will hold relevant qualifications in OHS or Safety Management and be confident navigating complex compliance frameworks. A strong understanding of WorkCover and Return to Work strategies is essential, alongside demonstrated ability to lead people, influence stakeholders, and operate with agility in a fast-paced environment. Your ability to balance operational demands with strategic thinking, while maintaining a calm and solutions-focused mindset, will be key to your success.
Your Application
If you're looking for a meaningful leadership opportunity where your work directly impacts organisational culture and staff wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications close Sunday, 1st June 2025 .
Please note that applicants will be contacted throughout the process, and we encourage early applications.
For a confidential discussion or to request a full position description, please contact:
Cheri Randell at or 0466 699 297.
Monash City Council is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, safe and supportive workplace for all.
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