Senior Occupational Health & Safety Business Partner

• Location: Sunshine Hospital
• Employment Type: Fixed Term (until May 2027), Full Time
• Salary: Admin Grade 4 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

The Senior OHS Business Partner plays a critical role in protecting and enhancing the health, safety and wellbeing of Western Health’s people, patients and community. Reporting to the OHS Operations Manager, this role partners closely with leaders and frontline teams to strengthen safety systems, improve safety culture, and reduce workplace risk across a complex healthcare environment.

This position offers significant opportunity for impact and growth, enabling the incumbent to influence organisational practice, mentor junior advisors, contribute to major projects (including new hospital developments), and embed continuous improvement aligned with Western Health’s vision of “Together, Caring for the West – Patients, Employees, Community and Environment.”

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support the implementation and continuous improvement of Western Health’s Occupational Health and Safety, Occupational Violence and Aggression, and Emergency Management systems.
• Provide expert, practical OHS advice to managers and staff through risk assessments, incident investigations, and development of risk mitigation strategies.
• Analyse safety data and incident trends to inform proactive prevention strategies and system improvements.
• Develop and deliver OHS education and training programs to build organisational safety capability and literacy.
• Mentor and support junior OHS advisors while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external regulators such as WorkSafe Victoria.

About you:

• Recognised OHS qualification (minimum Certificate IV in OHS or equivalent) with substantial experience as a safety professional in complex environments.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across diverse clinical and non‑clinical settings.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare high‑quality reports, policies and training materials.
• Well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving capability to identify risks, interpret data, and recommend practical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise, multitask and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.

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About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. 

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about people‑centred practice, collaborative partnership, continuous improvement and innovation and a commitment to community wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying. 

Closing date: 11:59pm on 27 of May 2026.

Please note that interviews for this position are expected to take place in early July.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Emma Blee via Emma.Blee@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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