Job Description
Occupational Health & Safety Business Partner
Req ID:  5044
Posting Start Date:  30/09/2025
Advertisement End Date:  28/10/2025
Work Location:  The RMH Elizabeth Street

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.

Job Description: 


Occupational Health & Safety Business Partner
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

  • Full time | 12 Month Fixed Term Position based in Parkville
  • New role supporting project work and service establishment
  • Coach and support leaders and staff in OHS practices


About The Royal Melbourne Hospital:

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 implementation of the hospital's OHS Management System, partnering with teams to identify and manage risks, investigate incidents, and develop effective controls
 
Key Accountabilities:


  • Promote and model safe work practices, wellbeing, and a psychologically safe environment.
  • Provide clear OHS education and training to staff, ensuring legal and practical relevance.
  • Collaborate with teams to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective controls.
  • Maintain accurate records, support incident investigations, and share key learnings.
  • Work within scope, seek feedback, engage in ongoing learning, and respect RMH policies.

 

Key Selection Criteria:

  • Strong knowledge of OHS legislation and at least 3 years' experience in complex settings
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive cultural and safety improvements
  • Skilled in risk analysis, reporting, and using incident/hazard management systems
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and training delivery skills across diverse audiences
  • Desirable: Safety project management, experience in healthcare, psychosocial safety, change management, or auditing


Benefits of working at RMH:

 

  • 5 weeks annual leave, monthly ADOs and salary packing options!
  • Discounted health facility access with Fitness Passport!
  • Career growth and learning development opportunities
  • We live by our values - People First, Lead with Kindness and Excellence Together!

 

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Advertisement Contact (Name and phone):  Alex Canavan 0429 561 241

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.