Job Description: Lead workplace safety across one of Australia's largest not-for-profit health and aged care organisations and help create safer, healthier workplaces where our people can thrive.

Lead and influence safety outcomes: Guide a team of WHS Partners and partner with leaders across Victoria to strengthen safety culture, manage risk and drive continuous improvement.

Be a trusted WHS expert: Provide specialist advice, coaching and practical solutions that support compliance, operational excellence and the wellbeing of our people.

Make a meaningful impact: Support the delivery of compassionate healthcare and aged care by ensuring secure workplaces for employees, patients, residents, clients and visitors.

About St Vincent's Health Australia

At St Vincent's Health Australia (SVHA), we are shaping a future health and aged care system that supports people with life-changing care, wherever and whoever they are.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1857, St Vincent's is one of Australia's leading not-for-profit health and aged care organisations. Our 30,000 dedicated people provide compassionate care through public and private hospitals, aged care residences, virtual care and services delivered at home across New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

Our vision is for every person to receive excellent and compassionate care through a better and fairer health and aged care system. Together, we are focused on enhancing our impact, connecting care and transforming the system. Our work is grounded in our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the WHS Manager - Victoria, the Lead Work Health & Safety Partner is a key leadership role responsible for providing expert WHS guidance, partnering with operational leaders, and ensuring effective implementation of WHS systems,



programs and governance across Victorian operations.

Leading a team of three WHS Partners, you will play a critical role in supporting organisational safety objectives, strengthening compliance, reducing risk and driving continuous improvement initiatives that protect our people, patients, residents, clients and visitors.

This is an opportunity to influence safety outcomes at scale while contributing to SVHA's broader vision of creating safer workplaces across our healthcare and aged care services.

Your Key Responsibilities

As the Lead Work Health & Safety Partner, you will:

- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of WHS Partners across Victoria.
- Provide expert advice and support on WHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry best practice.
- Partner with leaders to identify, assess and manage workplace risks across diverse operational environments.
- Drive strategic WHS initiatives that support organisational objectives and safety performance improvement.
- Lead and facilitate incident investigations, including significant and complex workplace incidents.
- Conduct audits, inspections, assurance activities and gap analyses to assess compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Support sites through accreditation processes, regulatory reviews and external audits.
- Monitor hazard, incident and injury trends and provide data‑driven recommendations to reduce risk.
- Maintain and oversee WHS risk registers,



ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented and monitored.
- Deliver WHS education, training and capability‑building programs across all levels of the organisation.
- Provide guidance and support for effective WHS consultation arrangements, including HSRs and WHS Committees.
- Foster strong relationships with regulators, unions and key external stakeholders.
- Support leaders in managing WHS matters raised through consultation forums and regulatory interactions.
- Develop and implement WHS procedures, work instructions and guidance materials.
- Promote consistency, standardisation and continuous improvement of WHS systems and processes.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and effectiveness of the WHS Management System.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships across the organisation to improve safety outcomes.

About You

You are an experienced WHS professional and people leader who enjoys partnering with stakeholders to create safer workplaces and deliver meaningful organisational outcomes.

You bring a practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to influence at all levels of a complex organisation. You are comfortable balancing operational priorities with strategic initiatives and have a genuine passion for improving workplace health, safety and wellbeing.

You Will Bring

- Minimum five years' experience in a senior WHS role.
- Demonstrated experience leading safety initiatives within a complex organisation.
- Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, regulations and industry standards.
- Experience conducting investigations, audits, inspections and risk assessments.
- Proven ability to influence, coach and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all

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📌 Lead WHS Partner (Melbourne)
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