Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Operations and Systems Manager

Req ID: 6962

Date: 16 Feb 2026

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Health Safety And Wellbeing

Division: People And Culture

Department: ED People And Culture

Enterprise Agreement: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administr

Health Safety And Wellbeing

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: Amber.Atkinson@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11:59PM, Tuesday 03 March 2026

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Position Summary

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.

As a member of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing leadership team, the Manager will work collaboratively to deliver a safe work environment and a proactive safety culture in line with the HSW and Peter Mac strategic direction. You will have demonstrated yourself as a successful leader with positive stakeholder relationships, strategic thinking and skilled problem-solving in a complex service delivery environment. Your extensive OHS expertise is complemented by your demonstrated leadership and ability to drive a positive workplace culture.

Enterprise Agreement

Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers

Classification or Salary Range

Grade 5: HS5-HS33

Immunisation Risk Category

Category C: Position within a non-clinical setting.

Key Relationships

Internal	Head of Employee Wellbeing Manager Health Safety and Injury Emergency management business continuity coordinator Health Safety and Wellbeing team P&C leadership team Executive Team Operations Directors Clinical Directors People Leaders
External	WorkSafe victoria DHHS Local Government Departments Other Health Services Victoria WorkCover Authority WorkCover insurer Wellbeing providers - i.e. EAP Honeywell

Skills

Essential Requirements

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.
Ability to build and maintain strong personal relationships and networks, monitor stakeholder feedback and concerns; and constructively deal with issues as they arise.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Requirements

Experience in public healthcare.
Lead auditor certification
Cert IV Training and Assessment

Key Accountabilities

Demonstrated By / Key Performance Indicators

1. Embed a workforce safety culture across Peter Mac

Inform and implement the HSW Strategy and operational plan
Provide strategic advice to the Executive and senior leaders on OHS matters.
Ensure compliance to relevant legislation and implement changes as required
Ensure organisation risk is mitigated through robust, effective and comprehensive OHS systems and processes.
Ensure completion of OHS audits and other activities as outlined in the OHS system.
Develop, oversee and deliver relevant competency-based education programs, training packages, utilising the principles of adult education and learning.

2. Provide expert advisory services and planning for the organisation in Occupational Health and Safety

Actively seeks to improve others’ skills and talents by providing

constructive feedback, coaching and training opportunities

Appropriately delegates responsibilities to further the development of others
Empowers others by investing them with the authority and latitude to accomplish tasks
Support the OHS and broader HSW team to deliver a responsive service with proactive resolution of issues
Coach and mentor the HSW team to manage technical issues outside their expertise
Develop objectives and KPIs for the HSW team that are monitored and reviewed periodically.

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

3. Ensure risk management activities are undertaken and effective risk controls are in place	Establishes systems and procedures to guide work and track progress Identifies processes, tasks and resources required to achieve a goal Recognises actual and potential barriers and finds effective ways to deal with them Sets clearly defined objectives and priorities and operates accordingly, reviewing and adjusting as required Ensure incidents are appropriately recorded, investigated and corrective actions are implemented Ensure all policies, protocols and procedures are in line with legislative requirements and best practice Review OHS performance indicators and implement systems of continuous improvement.
4. Ensure compliance with OHS legislation and coordination with external agencies	Coordinate inspections and investigations by external parties e.g. WorkSafe, liaising with all relevant staff and Managers at all levels Provide ongoing, timely and accurate advice to the Director of Health Safety and Wellbeing, Executive Director People and Culture, PMCC Executive and Board as required.
5. Wellbeing	Work with the Head of Employee Wellbeing to assist in implementation of proven wellbeing initiatives for Peter Mac employees to meet strategic objectives Builds trust through consistent actions, values and communication Forges partnerships with people across business areas, functions and organisations Proven ability to build positive and productive relationships Establish systems and processes to monitor, follow-up and reduce the incidence of adverse events.

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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.