Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $140,000 - $150,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Human resources
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 6962
YOUR ROLE IN THE FUTURE
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Operations and Systems Manager
• Ongoing, full-time position
• 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADOs
• Parkville location, with hybrid working
• $140,000 - $150,000 p.a. + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre seeking to excel across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, compassion and excellence, and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the team
The People and Culture team at Peter Mac includes Human Resources, Employee Relations, Occupational Health and Safety, Wellbeing, HR Systems, Medical Workforce and Employee Experience. We offer an inclusive, collaborative working environment where diverse voices are celebrated and all perspectives are valued.
About the role
The Manager of OHS Operations and Systems provides leadership for the provision of a healthy and safe workplace for all employees, students, building partners and visitors to Peter MacCallum cancer centre. This role oversees a team responsible for the governance of the OHS safety management system and operational plan for Peter Mac with a particular focus on laboratories, chemicals, cryogenics, clinical support services and policy- procedure maintenance.
About you
You will have excellent writtena and verbal communication skills, with an ability to build and maintain strong personal relationships and networks, monitor stakeholder feedback and concerns; and constructively deal with issues as they arise.
You'll bring with you:
• Post graduate qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety
• Experience in managing teams and professionals in a complex environment.
• Sound technical occupational health and safety knowledge, contemporary practice and experience in developing, implementing and evaluating innovative health and safety strategies that align with the Health Safety Wellbeing strategy and operational plan.
• Expert knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and Workers Compensation legislation and regulations and WorkSafe guidelines
• Sound analytics and information management skills, with an ability to interpret & utilise data to report on trends, create insights and demonstrate issues and outcomes.
• Ability to challenge current work practices and gain commitment from senior leaders.
• Significant experience in implementing and embedding audit recommendations.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Discounted health insurance and eye care
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options & ADOs
• Flexible, hybrid working practices
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Amber Atkinson
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 11:59PM, Tuesday 03 March 2026
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.