Health & Safety Senior Business Partner

About the role

RMIT is looking for a Health & Safety Senior Business Partner, a specialist role based at the Melbourne CBD and Brunswick campus with hybrid working. The person manages complex health and safety consultancies across a wide range of legislation and risks, leads key projects and develops, reviews and implements health and safety strategies, policies and programs. Training packages, information sessions and regular reporting, analysis and monitoring of performance are also central to the role.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert OHS advice, complex consultancy and risk management guidance
• Lead incident investigations and regulatory interventions using methods such as ICAM
• Partner with senior leaders to embed health and safety into strategy, operations and culture
• Develop and maintain H&S procedures, tools and plans aligned with legislative requirements
• Analyse H&S data and advise executives and managers on OHS legislation, policies and responsibilities
• Conduct audits and inspections, monitor metrics and support regulatory engagement, external audits and compliance assessments
• Facilitate consultation with HSRs, safety committees and governance groups
• Build organisational H&S capability through coaching, training and information sessions
• Support cross-functional initiatives, new facilities, equipment and processes, and lead H&S projects and enterprise-wide campaigns

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification in occupational health and safety, or equivalent experience
• Experience in higher education, research, clinical or similarly complex environments
• Proven ability to analyse complex H&S issues and develop practical solutions
• Experience leading H&S projects, continuous improvement initiatives, training and safety communications
• Collaborative, flexible and able to work independently within a client-focused team

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk management, hazard identification and incident investigation (e.g. ICAM)
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to produce clear reports, policies, proposals and investigation/audit documentation
• Desirable: ISO 45001, digital safety systems, psychosocial safety and ergonomics, plus training or qualifications in facilitation, auditing, investigations or coaching

The appointment is subject to a Working with Children and National Police check. Applications close 7 November 2026; candidates submit a CV and covering letter through the online application.