Safety Advisor

Monash Health is a great place to work

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers.

About The Role 

Join our team as a full-time Health and Safety Advisor, supporting multiple sites across the southeastern suburbs. In this ongoing role, you will be instrumental in enhancing organizational capability and fostering a culture of positive change. This is a Hybrid role working one day per week from home, 1 day per week from Scoresby and based at the Kingston & Moorabbin sites. As part of your role as Health & Safety Advisor you will: 

• Support the implementation of the Monash Health Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). 

• Enhance organizational capability by preventing and managing workplace injuries, promoting staff well-being, ensuring legislative compliance, and optimizing productivity and quality care within a safe work environment. 

• Provide health and safety coaching, advisory services, and collaborative support to stakeholders, fostering risk management skills and promoting a positive safety culture. 

• Empower managers to implement effective and sustainable health and safety practices within their areas of responsibility and accountability. 

• Advocate for and facilitate the integration of Monash Health’s Injury Support program. 

• Minimize the human and financial impact of workplace injuries while improving employee health and well-being. 

• Travel between various Monash Health sites as required. 

About Us 

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Advisory Team at Monash Health play a vital role in fostering a proactive and resilient safety culture by providing expert health and safety coaching, comprehensive advisory services, and ongoing support. Working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, the team strengthens organizational capability in risk management, empowers leaders to make informed safety decisions, and drives meaningful cultural change. Through education, guidance, and strategic influence, we inspire a workplace where safety is prioritized at every level. Additionally, you will benefit from structured career development opportunities and succession planning within a well-established and dynamic OHS team, ensuring long-term professional growth and advancement in the field of workplace health and safety. 

About You 

Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as you will collaborate with a diverse team. You are a dedicated and experienced Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) professional with proven industry experience. With a strong passion for workplace safety, you excel in communicating effectively and influencing positive change. You lead by example, thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments, and are committed to delivering the highest standards of safety and well-being across the organization. To succeed in this role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and knowledge: 

• Proven experience in an OHS role with a strong foundation in workplace health and safety practices. 

• Strong ability to interpret and apply Victorian Workplace Health and Safety legislation, providing sound advice and guidance. 

• Proven internal consulting experience that has enhanced line managers' knowledge, skills, and confidence in implementing organizational safety improvements. 

• Ability to influence and collaborate with leaders and employees at both strategic and operational levels, with a track record of negotiating successful outcomes. 

• Excellent project management skills, including the capacity to oversee and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• High-level conceptual and analytical skills, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making expertise, supported by well-developed reporting capabilities. 

• Experience leading and managing change initiatives across multiple sites and disciplines. 

• Proficiency in digital tools and well-developed computer literacy. 

Mandatory Requirements: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health and Safety or a related field. 

• Incident Investigation training (preferred). 

• A current and valid driver’s license. 

In Return 

We are a connected team, driven by strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our team is highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming—where your career growth is only limited by you. There has never been a better time to join us, and here are just a few reasons why: 

• Access to Monash Health’s in-house learning portals to enhance your expertise and knowledge 
• Opportunities to build leadership and project management skills 
• Mentorship and career development support 
• Assistance to attend relevant forums and conferences 
• A supportive environment for postgraduate study pursuits 

All full-time employees can accrue a day off every four weeks. Additionally, you’ll enjoy benefits such as salary packaging to boost your take-home pay, on-site subsidised staff parking and gym, a provided uniform, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Evan Krapis, Health and Safety Team Manager on 0460 968 508.

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close April 10th, 2025.