Manager, Safety Business Partners

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent Role

• Full Time, 80 Hours + ADO: Enjoy a balanced work schedule

• Hybrid Work Arrangements: Flexibility to work on-site and remotely

• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 6

• Generous Leave: Benefits including 5 weeks annual leave plus 13 additional paid days off each year

DEPARTMENT

The Safety & Wellbeing team provides leadership, strategic guidance, systems, risk reporting/monitoring and expert advice in key areas such as OHS management systems, occupational violence, manual handling and ergonomics, workplace injury prevention and management, emergency preparedness and wellbeing initiatives. 

POSITION

The Manager, Health and Safety Business Partner is responsible for leading a team to ensure the delivery of high standards of health and safety practices across the organisation. This role supports the Director, Safety and Wellbeing in embedding safety leadership, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, and contributing to a proactive culture of health, safety, and wellbeing. The Manager will oversee the development and delivery of health and safety systems ensuring these align with organisational goals and the strategic direction of the Safety and Wellbeing program.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, or a related field.

• Proven experience in leading health and safety teams.

• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory frameworks related to OHS, systems, and emergency management.

• Victorian Driver’s License

Desirable

• Demonstrated high-level strategic and planning skills

• Experience in Occupational Health and Safety strategy in a large and diverse service-orientated business.

• A strong record of motivating and developing employees through effective leadership.

• Proven ability to exercise sound judgement and political acumen in operational and management issues

• High-level communication, negotiation and presentation skills

BENEFITS

You will have access to a wide range of benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements, with work from home days each week

• Salary packaging and novated car leasing are available (tax-free income) to increase take-home pay

• Car parking available on site

• 13 paid days off per year, in addition to 5 weeks of annual leave

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Kate Maren (Director, Safety and Wellbeing) at [email protected]

Applications Close: 11PM AEST, Sunday, 20th April  2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au