Health and Wellbeing Manager
Heatherton, VIC, AU, 3202
Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.
We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.
As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.
Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.
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Lead workforce wellbeing for one of Australia's largest health services
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Health and Well-being Manager to lead the organisation's most significant workforce health and risk reduction initiatives, helping improve the physical and psychological health of more than 25,000 employees across Victoria's largest public health service.
This is a unique opportunity for a strategic and operational leader. With a clinical background or experience in managing psychosocial and physical hazards common to frontline healthcare, you are equally comfortable developing organisational strategy, partnering with executives, and engaging directly with frontline teams to deliver meaningful, lasting change.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director Health, Safety and Wellbeing, if appointed, you'll lead Monash Health's workforce health and wellbeing portfolio, including the organisation's two largest workforce risk reduction programs to proactively manage psychological health and Musculoskeletal risk.
The role directly leads:
- Move Smart Team Lead
- Move Smart Team
- Two Wellbeing Co-ordinators
You will be responsible for developing and implementing evidence-based programs that reduce workforce risk, improve employee psychological health and wellbeing and support a positive, healthy and safe workplace culture.
Success in this role will come from your ability to work closely with frontline employees, managers, clinicians and executives to co-design practical solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Lead enterprise-wide workforce health and wellbeing programs
- Drive improvements in physical and psychological health outcomes
- Lead large-scale injury prevention, psychological health and wellbeing and risk reduction initiatives
- Influence organisational culture and support sustainable behavioural change
- Partner with operational leaders to identify workforce risks and develop practical solutions
- Use data, evidence and employee feedback to inform decision-making
- Lead, coach and develop a highly capable team
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation across the health, safety and wellbeing portfolio
About You
You are a highly credible leader with a strong track record of achieving organisational change at scale within complex environments.
You bring:
- Significant experience within the healthcare sector, with a strong understanding of common hazards and evidence based mitigation programs
- Demonstrated experience in leading a comprehensive psychological risk management program at scale
- Proven success leading physical and psychological risk reduction programs relevant to healthcare
- Demonstrated capability delivering measurable improvements in physical and psychological health outcomes
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
- The ability to translate strategy into practical, frontline-focused solutions
- A collaborative leadership style and passion for improving employee psychological health and wellbeing
Experience in trauma informed care or managing vicarious trauma or conflict de-escalation will be highly regarded.
Essential
Tertiary qualification in two or more of the following are required:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Psychology
- Human Movement or Exercise Science
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Public Health
- Health Promotion
or another relevant discipline.
Why Join Monash Health?
- Opportunity to shape the health and wellbeing of a workforce of more than 25,000 employees.
- Lead high-profile organisation-wide programs with executive visibility.
- Work with passionate and committed health professionals.
- Make a meaningful contribution to employee wellbeing, safety and patient care outcomes.
- Flexible working arrangements available.
Flexible Work
Monash Health supports flexible work arrangements. Due to the operational nature of this role, a minimum of three days per week on-site is required to build relationships, engage with frontline teams and maintain visibility across our services.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are an experienced leader with a passion for workforce health, wellbeing and creating healthier workplaces, we would love to hear from you.
Join Monash Health and help create a safer, healthier and more resilient workforce
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Cath Jeffries, Director Health, Safety and Wellbeing, on 0438 072 549.
Position Description can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
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.
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: 11 September, 2026