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Monash Health is seeking a Manual Handling Coordinator to support the development,deliveryand continuous improvement of its manual handling program. Working within the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team, the role will coordinate training,providepractical advice on hazardous manual handling and equipment, and collaborate with key stakeholders to reduce musculoskeletal injury risks across clinical and non-clinical areas. Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About the Department / Program

The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team supports a protected,healthyand sustainable working environment across Monash Health. The Manual Handling (Move Smart) Program partners with clinical and non-clinical teams to reduce musculoskeletal injury risks through practical training, specialist advice, risk assessment and guidance on safe work practices and equipment,



while supporting continuous improvement across theorganisation.

About the Role

Join our team as a Manual Handling Coordinator on a full-time basis, working across Monash Health hospitals and clinics. In this role, you will work under the leadership of the Manual Handling Program Team Leader and collaborate with the broader Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team and stakeholders across Monash Health. You will:

Coordinate, deliver and continuously improve manual handling training for clinical and non-clinical employees;

Provide practical advice on hazardous manual handling, risk controls, safe work practices and equipment;

Support managers to identify manual handling risks and implement effective improvement strategies;

Evaluate program effectiveness and contribute to relevant policies, procedures and equipment planning.

This role requires travel between Monash Health campuses and work across alternative locations as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and attributes:

Demonstrated experience in training facilitation, including group instruction and individual coaching;

Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively;

Proven ability in relationship building and influencing stakeholders across various levels;

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Practical experience in conducting manual handling risk assessments;

Well-developed computer literacy, includingproficiencyin Microsoft 365 and relevant health systems.

An ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, registrations and licences:

Tertiary qualificationin a health-related discipline (e.g. Nursing, Allied Health,



Health Science);

Current and valid driver's licence;

Experience working in a clinical or allied health setting, preferably within a hospital environment;

Qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field (desirable).

Why you will love working with us

Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with:

A supportive and cohesive sub-team, working within a larger consumer relations team.

Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring.

Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs.

Salary packaging.

Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Abel Kim, Safety Systems Team Manager on .

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We are FullHearted, OpenMindedandAllIn, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness,equityand diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.

Applications close: 22nd September 2026.

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