Lead WHS Partner

Job Description:

Better and fairer care. Always.

St Vincents has been a leader in Australias health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders the Sisters of Charity opened our first hospital in 1857 our services and nearly 30000 people have been behind some of Australias most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of Australias health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.

We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincents kind of person. Someone who puts excellence compassion connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

Reporting to the WHS Manager VIC you will step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise directly shapes a safer future for our frontline heroes. As the Lead WHS Partner you will mentor and inspire a dedicated Victorian team serving as a high-level specialist on WHS legislation and complex safety programs. This is a unique opportunity to move beyond pure compliance and take a hands-on approach driving the strategic and operational evolution of St Vincents safety maturity

This is a Permanent Full-Time position based in our Melbourne Group Office on a hybrid working arrangement. A valid Drivers Licence and flexibility to work across multiple work sites is required for this role.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead and manage the Victorian WHS Partner team (3 direct reports)
• Provide expert WHS advice and technical support across all levels of the organisation
• Identify and implement initiatives to meet strategic objectives and improve risk mitigation controls
• Conduct audits gap analyses and investigations for significant incidents
• Foster collaborative relationships with HSRs WHS Committees and external regulators
• Develop safety work instructions guidance material and competency-based education programs

Things that work for us:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a WHS role ideally within a healthcare or similar complex industry
• Expert knowledge of WHS legislation codes standards and industry practices
• Diploma of WHS and a WHS Incident Investigation qualification (e.g. ICAM)
• Demonstrated ability to coach mentor and lead a team effectively
• Highly developed communication and conflict resolution skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects
• A valid Drivers Licence and the flexibility to work across multiple work sites

Things that work for you:

• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
• Competitive salary packaging options
• Discounted private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

At St Vincents we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe fair and impartial and invites people from all backgrounds to join us.

Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How To Apply

Please submit your application via the Apply button include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.

Respectfully no recruitment agencies.

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Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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