Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Company Description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery.



We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

The Group Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Systems Manager is a senior leadership role that ensures compliance with health, safety, and wellbeing governance across the organisation. In partnership with the Group Director Work, Health and Safety, this position has a key role in ensuring adherence to occupational health and safety laws, regulatory frameworks, and best practices while driving continuous improvement in the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Management Systems processes.

Leveraging extensive OHS experience and qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety, this role will oversee third party contractor management, support safety audits, regulatory compliance, training material updates, and WHS documentation to ensure legislative compliance and support the preparation of documents in the Epworth WHS system in accordance with legislative and other compliance requirements to achieve best safety practice.

Acting as a key OHS governance partner, this role supports compliance reporting, policy standardisation, and safety risk management. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will help develop and implement safety plans, drive continuous improvement, and support initiatives that minimise workplace injury and illness risks.





There will be a requirement to travel across multiple sites as required, along with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development in workplace safety and legal compliance.

You will make an impact by:

- Overseeing and enhancingthe Health, Safety and Wellbeing Management System including third party contractor management to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Monitoring and reviewing, ensuring adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Victoria Act, regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
- Developing, implementing, and overseeing the audit program
- Collaborating with the Group Director Risk, Internal Audit and Compliance to integrate safety compliance in Epworth’s Risk Register, supporting enhanced risk management practices.
- Facilitating ongoing training and education for employees on Occupational Health and Safety legislation, risk management, and compliance strategies.
- Collaborating with executives and key internal stakeholders to integrate safety compliance initiatives across all levels, driving continuous improvement and fostering a mature safety culture.

Position Description Inherent Requirements

Qualifications

To be successful in this role…
You will have demonstrated experience in the implementation and management of Safety Management Systems, such as ISO 45001 or self-insurance frameworks. You will bring proven experience in organisational wide transformation in health and safety systems in a complex large multisite organisation and experience in project management including the ability to lead, manage and influence other members of the business.

You will bring excellent communication and interpersonal s

📌 Group Health, Safety (Melbourne)
🏢 Epworth
📍 Melbourne