Manager - Occupational Health and Safety & Emergency Management

13 hours ago

Maryborough VIC Australia Maryborough District Health Service Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Permanent Full-Time - 80 hours per fortnight

For further information about this role, please contact Kris Payne - Executive Director: People, Culture & Wellbeing on or via email

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and protecting lives? Join our dynamic team at MDHS as the Manager: Occupational Health, Safety & Emergency Planning, where you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our most valuable assets – our people

In this exciting leadership position, you'll spearhead the delivery of comprehensive health, safety, and emergency management systems across our entire organization. You'll be the guardian of safety for our staff, patients, and visitors, ensuring everyone enjoys a secure environment while receiving or providing exceptional healthcare services.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead and inspire a small and dedicated team of safety professionals
  • Develop and implement cutting-edge workplace safety initiatives
  • Design robust emergency response and recovery strategies
  • Champion a proactive, organisation-wide approach to safety management
  • Ensure MDHS remains at the forefront of emergency preparedness
  • Foster a culture where safety excellence is everyone's responsibility

Why This Role Matters:

Every day, you'll make a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals. Your expertise will help create an environment where healing happens safely, where our healthcare heroes can focus on what they do best, and where families can visit their loved ones with complete peace of mind.

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven leadership experience in occupational health and safety
  • Strong background in emergency management and planning
  • Excellent communication and team management skills
  • Strategic thinking with hands-on implementation abilities
  • Passion for continuous improvement and innovation
  • Relevant qualifications in occupational health, safety, or emergency management

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to lead meaningful change in healthcare safety
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Competitive compensation package
  • The satisfaction of knowing your work directly protects lives

Ready to take your career to the next level while making a real impact? We want to hear from you Join us in building a safer, more resilient healthcare environment where excellence in safety meets compassionate care.

How to Apply

Applicants must include the following:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter — please ensure your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

 You can find the Position Description under the 'Related Documents' section of the job advertisement. If you're viewing this job on SEEK, please visit the MDHS Careers website and search this role to access the full Position Description.

The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play - beautiful areas to explore, only 50 minutes from Ballarat & Bendigo, and two hours from Melbourne.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk-assessed role.

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