We are seeking an experienced and proactive WHS Manager to lead and embed a high‐performing safety culture across our Institute. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring compliance with Victorian OHS legislation while advancing both physical and psychological safety across diverse laboratory, clinical and office environments. You will partner with leaders across the organisation to deliver contemporary, risk‐based OHS practices, with a strong focus on psychosocial hazard management, prevention, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
* Lead the development and implementation of OHS strategies that promote a strong, proactive safety culture
* Ensure compliance with the Victorian OHS Act, Regulations, and WorkSafe guidance, including psychosocial risk requirements
* Drive the identification, assessment and control of psychosocial hazards (e.g. workload, occupational violence, bullying, organisational change)
* Provide expert advice to senior leaders, managers, and staff on OHS matters
* Oversee risk management systems including audits, hazard identification and incident investigations
* Manage WorkCover, injury management and return-to-work programs
* Lead OHS reporting to executive and governance committees
* Develop and deliver training programmes that strengthen safety capability, including psychological safety and respectful behaviours
* Maintain effective engagement with regulators, including WorkSafe Victoria
About You
You are a confident and collaborative OHS professional with the ability to influence at all levels of an organisation. You bring a modern, systems‐based approach to safety and are passionate about integrating psychological health into core OHS practice.
You will bring:
* Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent)
* Minimum 5 years' experience in an OHS leadership or advisory role
* Strong knowledge of Victorian OHS legislation, including emerging requirements relating to psychosocial hazards and psychological health
* Demonstrated experience implementing psychosocial risk management frameworks (hazard identification, risk assessment, controls, consultation, monitoring)
* Proven ability to develop and embed OHS systems, policies and training programmes
* Experience managing incidents, investigations, and workers' compensation/Return to Work processes
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
* Experience in a research, healthcare, or complex risk environment (desirable)
Why Join Us
* Play a key role shaping a progressive, people‐centred safety culture
* Opportunity to lead psychological safety maturity in a complex research environment
* Collaborative and purpose‐driven organisation
* Flexible 0.8 FTE role across two leading research sites
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