The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Occupational Health & Safety Business Partner
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Full-time, ongoing. Based in Parkville
• Base Salary $105,000 - $115,000 (depending on experience) 
• Coach and support leaders and staff to strengthen ownership of OHS

About RMH & The Team

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is one of Victoria’s largest and most well-respected public health services, providing outstanding care, research, and innovation 24 hours, 7 days a week. Our People & Culture team are looking for a proactive, experience safety culture expert to provide coaching, advise and practical support to our managers, Health & Safety Representative (HSRs) and our employees. 

The role will support the hospital’s OHS Management System, partnering with teams to identify hazards and manage risks, investigate incidents, and develop effective controls.

You will partner with clinical and non-clinical teams to implement the OHS Management System, identify and manage risk, investigate incidents, and support the development of effective controls. The focus is practical, proportionate and aligned to operational realities.

What will you do?

• Coach leaders and teams to build ownership of health, safety and wellbeing
• Provide clear, practical OHS advice, education and training
• Partner with teams to identify hazards, assess risk and implement controls
• Support incident investigations and share learnings to prevent recurrence
• Maintain accurate records and use data to inform improvement activity
• Work within scope, seek feedback and align to RMH policies and values

What will you Bring?

To be successful you will have:

• Strong working knowledge of OHS legislation and at least three years’ experience in complex environments
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and support cultural change
• Experience in risk assessment, incident investigation and reporting systems
• Clear communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Desirable experience in healthcare OHS, psychosocial safety, change management or auditing

Why work with us?

• Five weeks annual leave, monthly ADOs and salary packaging!
• Flexible work arrangements!
• Values-led culture focused on people, kindness and teamwork!
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities!
• Discounted gym access with Fitness Passport!

To view the full position description, click here!

Please note: We will be arranging interviews for suitable applicants as soon as they apply and as a result this advert may close early

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.