Lead WHS Partner at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

WHS Legislation, Safety Programs, Team Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Audits, Gap Analyses, Incident Investigations, Stakeholder Relationship Management, WHS Committees, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Work Instructions, Competency-Based Education, Coaching, Mentoring, Conflict Resolution

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Better and fairer care. Always. St Vincent's has been a leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and nearly 30,000 people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of Australia’s health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment. We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts excellence, compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do. Reporting to the WHS Manager – VIC, you will step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise directly shapes a safer future for our frontline heroes. As the Lead WHS Partner, you will mentor and inspire a dedicated Victorian team, serving as a high-level specialist on WHS legislation and complex safety programs. This is a unique opportunity to move beyond pure compliance and take a hands-on approach, driving the strategic and operational evolution of St Vincent’s safety maturity This is a Permanent Full-Time position based in our Melbourne Group Office on a hybrid working arrangement. A valid Drivers Licence and flexibility to work across multiple work sites is required for this role. Key responsibilities of the role: Lead and manage the Victorian WHS Partner team (3 direct reports) Provide expert WHS advice and technical support across all levels of the organisation Identify and implement initiatives to meet strategic objectives and improve risk mitigation controls Conduct audits, gap analyses, and investigations for significant incidents Foster collaborative relationships with HSRs, WHS Committees, and external regulators Develop safety work instructions, guidance material, and competency-based education programs Things that work for us: Minimum 5 years’ experience in a WHS role, ideally within a healthcare or similar complex industry Expert knowledge of WHS legislation, codes, standards, and industry practices Diploma of WHS and a WHS Incident Investigation qualification (e.g., ICAM) Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and lead a team effectively Highly developed communication and conflict resolution skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects A valid Driver’s Licence and the flexibility to work across multiple work sites Things that work for you: Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service Competitive salary packaging options Discounted private health insurance Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families Access to the Fitness Passport (FP) At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair and impartial and invites people from all backgrounds to join us. Pre-Employment Checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. Equal Opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. How To Apply Please submit your application via the Apply button, include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability. Respectfully, no recruitment agencies. Closing Date: 18 March 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The Lead WHS Partner will mentor and manage the Victorian WHS Partner team, providing expert WHS advice and technical support across all organizational levels. Key duties include identifying and implementing initiatives to meet strategic objectives, conducting investigations for significant incidents, and developing safety education programs.