Manager Occupational Health and Safety & Emergency Management

Permanent Full-Time - 80 hours per fortnight

For further information about this role please contact Kris Payne - Executive Director: People Culture & Wellbeing on 0 or via email

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and protecting lives Join our dynamic team at MDHS as the Manager: Occupational Health Safety & Emergency Planning where youll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our most valuable assets our people!

In this exciting leadership position youll spearhead the delivery of comprehensive health safety and emergency management systems across our entire organization. Youll be the guardian of safety for our staff patients and visitors ensuring everyone enjoys a secure environment while receiving or providing exceptional healthcare services.

What Youll Do:

• Lead and inspire a small and dedicated team of safety professionals
• Develop and implement cutting-edge workplace safety initiatives
• Design robust emergency response and recovery strategies
• Champion a proactive organisation-wide approach to safety management
• Ensure MDHS remains at the forefront of emergency preparedness
• Foster a culture where safety excellence is everyones responsibility

Why This Role Matters:

Every day youll make a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals. Your expertise will help create an environment where healing happens safely where our healthcare heroes can focus on what they do best and where families can visit their loved ones with complete peace of mind.

What Were Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience in occupational health and safety
• Strong background in emergency management and planning
• Excellent communication and team management skills
• Strategic thinking with hands-on implementation abilities
• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation
• Relevant qualifications in occupational health safety or emergency management

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to lead meaningful change in healthcare safety
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation package
• The satisfaction of knowing your work directly protects lives

Ready to take your career to the next level while making a real impact We want to hear from you! Join us in building a safer more resilient healthcare environment where excellence in safety meets compassionate care.

How to Apply

Applicants must include the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter please ensure your cover letter addresses theKey Selection Criteriaoutlined in the Position Description.

You can find the Position Description under the Related Documents section of the job advertisement. If youre viewing this job on SEEK please visit the MDHS Careers website and search this role to access the full Position Description.

The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live work and play - beautiful areas to explore only 50 minutes from Ballarat & Bendigo and two hours from Melbourne.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk-assessed role.