About Us PACCAR is a global market leader specialising in the design, manufacture and distribution of premium heavy commercial vehicles; Kenworth and DAF, related parts, leasing and financial services via an extensive dealer network throughout Australia.

The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse / Occupational Health Nurse to join our team in a part-time capacity, working Wednesday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm. In this hands-on role, you will support the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees through injury management, first aid treatment, health promotion initiatives and return-to-work support. As the site's health professional, you will also lead our First Aid Officer program and work closely with Health & Safety and HR to promote a safe and healthy workplace. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and caring nurse who enjoys building robust relationships and making a positive impact across the business.

Responsibilities

Provide first aid treatment and medical support for workplace and non-workplace injuries and illnesses

Manage injury cases and support successful return-to-work outcomes

Act as a member of the Emergency Response Team during workplace incidents

Assist with the identification and management of workplace health risks and hazards

Monitor injury and illness trends and provide insights to support continuous improvement initiatives

Promote employee health, wellbeing and preventative health programs

Deliver health education, awareness campaigns and training sessions

Coordinate and conduct random and "for cause" drug and alcohol testing

Administer workplace vaccination programs





Maintain accurate and timely medical records across relevant systems

Lead and support the site's First Aid Officer program, including monitoring certification requirements

Work closely with Health & Safety, Human Resources and operational teams to achieve positive health outcomes

Participate in business improvement initiatives and special projects as required

Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety legislation, policies and procedures

What We Like About You

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Experience in occupational health, workplace nursing, injury management or a similar role

Return to Work Coordinator training or the willingness to utilise existing experience in injury management and rehabilitation

Current First Aid and CPR qualification

Drug and Alcohol Testing certification, or willingness to obtain

Strong administrative and record-keeping skills with high attention to detail

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and Teams

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of the business

Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability

A proactive, compassionate and solution-focused approach to employee wellbeing

The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with a broad range of internal stakeholders

Why Choose Us? In return, PACCAR offers great working conditions, a friendly team environment, an excellent salary package including generous superannuation, salary sacrifice, corporate health benefits, education support and long-term employment and career opportunities.

📌 Occupational Health Nurse (Melbourne)
🏢 Paccar Australia
📍 Melbourne