Health and Safety Business Partner

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

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

Department

Our Safety & Wellbeing team is dynamic group of four high performing work areas; Injury Management, Health and Safety, Wellbeing and Training. Together, we collaborate to deliver comprehensive Health and Safety service across Bayside Health - Alfred Care Group, ensuring a safe and supportive workplace for all. 

Position

As an Occupational Health and Safety Business Partner, you'll take charge of a service portfolio and play a vital role in Alfred Care Group's Safety & Wellbeing Team. Your contribution will be crucial in fostering a positive safety culture across the organisation. 

Experience and Qualifications Required

• A Cert IV/Diploma in in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Proven experience in Health and Safety and a working knowledge of Victorian Health and Safety legislation, along with at least 2-3 years in a simular fast-paced role.
• Strong coaching abilities, stakeholder management, problem solving skilss and proficiency in Office 365 and incident reporting software (Riskman)
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and understanding importance of excellent record keeping standards and safety KPIs.
• High level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence and the ability to travel between Alfred Health worksites as required.

Desirable

• Experience in Workplace Training and/ or a Cert IV in Training and Assessment.
• ICAM trained

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

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Brock Mathieson - Manager, Health & Safety Business Partner at [email protected]

Applications Close: 11PM AEST, Thursday 21st July 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.