This is a newly created, high-impact role offering the opportunity to design, implement, and embed a best-practice Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) management system across Nexus Hospitals nationally.

Reporting to the Chief People and Culture Officer and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team and hospital leaders across Nexus. This is a part-time position (approximately 24 hours per week) where you will play a pivotal role in shaping a proactive and positive safety culture across all our day hospitals.

You will provide both strategic leadership and practical, hands-on support—working directly with clinicians, managers, and support teams to drive meaningful change and deliver measurable safety outcomes.

While the position is ideally based in Melbourne, applications from candidates located in Brisbane or Sydney will also be considered for the right candidate.

About Nexus Hospitals

Nexus Hospitals is a growing national network of private day and short-stay hospitals, united by a shared vision of delivering exceptional patient care. With over 22 facilities across Australia, we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

We are now seeking an experienced and passionate National WHS Manager to join our team and lead the next stage of our health and safety journey.

Why Join Us?

National leadership role with impact and visibility across the business.

Opportunity to shape a proactive WHS culture from the ground up.

Supportive, values-driven organisation with a strong focus on people.

Flexible working arrangements and supportive leadership.

What we’re looking for:

Tertiary qualifications in WHS, Occupational Health, Risk Management or a related field.

WHS leadership experience, ideally in healthcare or a multi-site environment.

Demonstrated success in building WHS systems, policies, and governance from the ground up.

Deep understanding of clinical and manual handling risks in a hospital or nursing context.

Strong working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and standards (including ISO 45001).

Outstanding communication, influence, and engagement skills across diverse and decentralised teams.

Experience in developing and delivering WHS training and cultural change programs.

Desirable: Experience in day hospital or private healthcare environments.

Key responsibilities include:

1. WHS System Development & Implementation

Design and implement a best-practice WHS management system in line with ISO 45001 and healthcare-specific risks.

Develop and maintain policies, procedures, tools, and systems to support safe work practices in a clinical setting.

Lead the implementation of incident management, hazard identification, and risk assessment processes.

2. Governance & Compliance

Establish and oversee a national WHS governance framework including committees, reporting, and performance metrics.

Ensure compliance with all relevant WHS legislation and standards across all jurisdictions in which the organisation operates.

Manage WHS audits, inspections, and investigations; ensure findings are addressed and improvements embedded.

3. Safety Leadership & Culture

Act as a visible leader and role model for WHS excellence, engaging with staff across all levels.

Develop and deliver education and communication strategies to build WHS awareness, ownership, and positive safety behaviours.

Support managers and site leaders to embed safety practices into daily operations.

4. Incident & Risk Management

Lead investigations into serious incidents and near misses using root cause analysis and human factors methodologies.

Drive continuous improvement through trend analysis and targeted prevention programs.

Oversee contractor and third-party WHS management processes.

5. Reporting & Analytics

Develop and maintain WHS reporting dashboards and metrics at national, site, and executive levels.

Provide regular briefings and performance reports to the Executive Leadership Team and Board as required.

How to Apply

How to Apply

If you are an experienced WHS leader ready to make a real difference in a dynamic and purpose-driven healthcare organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now via Seek with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.