Job Description

• Senior WHS leadership role with organisation-wide impact
• Strategic + operational remit across a complex, multi-site environment
• Purpose-driven organisation supporting community services across Victoria

Jewish Care Victoria is seeking an inspiring and skilled, Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing, to take ownership of the organisation’s WHS strategy, framework and systems, ensuring a best practice approach to safety across all operations.

You will operate at both a strategic and hands-on level, partnering closely with leaders across the business to embed a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement.

What You Will Lead

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the design and execution of a contemporary, organisation-wide WHS framework
• Providing advice and coaching to Executive and leaders
• Developing, implementing and continuously improving WHS systems, policies and procedures
• Conducting audits and inspections to ensure compliance across multiple sites
• Leading incident investigations and driving effective corrective actions
• Proactively identifying key risks and implementing robust mitigation strategies
• Supporting WHS governance, including committees and reporting
• Designing and delivering WHS training and capability-building programs

About You

This is a senior, high-impact role requiring both strategic insight and operational excellence. You will thrive in multi-site environments and effectively engage and influence stakeholders at every level.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience in a senior WHS leadership role, ideally operating in a stand-alone capacity
• Demonstrated capability in designing, implementing and embedding WHS systems and driving cultural change
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across all levels of the organisation
• A practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and deliver outcomes

About us

Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for over 175 years. Our staff come from all cultural and religious backgrounds, and we provide cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos.

Why Jewish Care is the best choice for your career:

• Salary Packaging – as a not-for-profit organisation, our staff benefit from some Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions through salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a + up to $2,650 p.a on meals and entertainment
• Purchased leave – up to 4 weeks additional time off to enhance your work-life balance
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Staff Referral Bonus Program
• Reward & Recognition – our STAR program reflects our commitment to celebrating and acknowledging team members who embody our core values in their daily work

If you are ready to lead with heart and impact, click APPLY now. A career you love and an organisation that will nurture your career is simply a click away.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.