Employment Type
Temporary Full Time
Hours per fortnight
80
Job Category
Administration - Human Resources
Req Id
7961
About The Role
As the Manager, Work Health and Safety, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the organisation's Work Health and Safety function and the continuous improvement of the WHS Management System across Barwon Health.
The role is responsible for leading the WHS advisory team, overseeing key hazard prevention programs, and ensuring effective governance, monitoring and reporting of workplace health and safety risks. The position supports leaders across Barwon Health to meet their legislative obligations and embed proactive safety management practices that protect staff, patients, visitors and contractors. The role also fosters a positive organisational safety culture and ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, best practice standards and organisational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the organisation's WHS function, driving strategy, culture, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with organisational priorities.
* Oversee hazard identification, risk assessments, and implementation of key prevention programs to minimise workplace risks.
* Monitor WHS data, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide insights and reporting to support informed decision-making.
* Develop WHS capability across the organisation through coaching, mentoring, and strong stakeholder collaboration.
What We're Looking For
* Minimum 5 years' experience in WHS leadership roles within large and complex organisations.
* Tertiary qualification, Bachelor minimum, in Occupational Health and Safety / Risk Management or a related discipline.
* Demonstrated knowledge of Victorian OHS legislation and regulatory frameworks.
* Experience implementing and managing WHS management systems and organisational risk management frameworks.
* Proven ability to lead teams and influence organisational safety culture.
* Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills with the ability to translate data into risk mitigation strategies.
Barwon Health Staff Benefits
* Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction.
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
* Extensive professional development opportunities.
* Attractive salary packaging benefits.
* Living expenses capped at $9,010.
* Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650.
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards is available.
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