Join Our Team as Manager - Safety Systems and Performance

Are you driven to help build a safe workplace for everyone? Our Safety and Wellbeing team are seeking a Manager - Safety Systems and Performance to lead the development, governance and continual improvement of the Institute's safety management systems, enterprise safety platforms and performance framework. In this role you will be responsible for driving safety initiatives, business improvement and data-informed decision-making to strengthen organisational capability and support the Institute's evolving needs.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in workplace health and safety, science, risk management, business systems or a related discipline, with substantial relevant experience in a complex or regulated organisation.
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and continually improving WHS management systems, frameworks, policies and processes.
- Strong capability in data analysis, performance reporting and translating complex information into clear insights and recommendations for senior decision-makers.
- Sound knowledge of contemporary WHS management principles and relevant legislative obligations, with the ability to translate requirements into practical organisational systems and controls.
- Demonstrated experience leading significant projects, business improvement or organisational change initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
- Highly developed strategic thinking, problem-solving, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver both planned strategic work and responsive high-level business support.





If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

What We Can Offer

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary commensurate with your qualifications, skills and experience. Generous salary packaging benefits are also available.

Want to know more?

For further information, please contact General Manager Safety & Wellbeing, Zoran Klipic via [email protected] A Position Description is available on QIMR Careers, which details a full list of responsibilities and key selection criteria.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 14th October 2026

How To Apply To submit your application, please use the APPLY button and provide the following documents: Current CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Why join us?

- Support research that improves lives and advances healthcare outcomes
- Salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free)
- Salary package an additional $2,650 of your pre-tax income for meal and entertainment expenses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Eligible to join Fitness Passport, providing access to hundreds of participating gyms, fitness and aquatic facilities at discounted membership rates




- Generous leave provisions including an annual Wellbeing Day
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Versatile work arrangements that support work-life balance
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

About QIMR QIMR Berghofer is a translational medical research institute and a statutory body under the Queensland Institute of Medical Research Act (2025). Located in the heart of the vibrant Herston Health Precinct, QIMR Berghofer proudly serves the people of Queensland with better health and wellbeing through impactful medical research. Research at the Institute spans four key areas of focus - Cancer Research, Infection and Inflammation, Brain and Mental Health, and Population Health - and we seek to discover and deliver better treatments and diagnoses for some of the world's deadliest diseases. Our research responds to health challenges arising from social and environmental factors and aims to advance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equity.

At QIMR, inclusion, diversity, equity, and allyship are essential to who we are as an organisation. Our goal is to foster a respectful, welcoming, and supportive workplace that reflects the broader community we serve.

We recognise that talent, insight and innovation come from people with different backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences. Creating an environment where everyone feels valued and able to contribute is fundamental to our ability to deliver impactful science and meaningful health outcomes. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse cultural, linguistic and gender identities, and people with disability.

📌 Manager - Safety Systems and Performance (Brisbane)
🏢 QIMR Berghofer
📍 Brisbane