Resmed

Manager, Health and Safety

Resmed  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

We are looking for a Manager, Health and Safety to join our team in Bella Vista, Sydney.

At Resmed, we are not just manufacturing world-class products – we are transforming lives. Our Sydney Manufacturing site plays a critical role in delivering high-quality medical devices that help millions of people sleep better, breathe better, and live healthier lives.

We are looking for a Manager, Health & Safety to lead and continuously evolve our safety culture across the site. This is a highly visible leadership role where you will partner with cross-functional teams to embed safety into daily operations, ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and empowering leaders and teams to take ownership of safe execution.

Let’stalk about the role

As our Health & Safety Manager, you will lead thesite OH&S operating system , ensuring it is robust, compliant, and continuously improving.

You will act as a trusted advisor to site leadership, driving a“safety-first” culture and supporting teams across manufacturing, engineering, warehouse, and corporate functions to manage risks effectively.

This role is bothstrategic and hands-on , requiring a strong presence on the shop floor, coaching leaders, and ensuring safety is embedded into every process.


Let’s talk about Responsibilities

Safety governance & compliance

  • Lead andmaintainthe site’s OH&S management system in line with Australian and NSW legislation andResmedglobal standards
  • Partner with leadership to ensure due diligence and regulatory compliance (including SafeWork NSW engagement)
  • Ensure audits, inspections, and reporting frameworks are effective and transparent

Risk management & incident prevention

  • Drive hazard identification, risk assessments, and implementation of effective controls across site operations
  • Lead incident investigations, ensuring strong root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions
  • Partner closely with Engineering, Production, and NPI teams to embed safety-by-design

Safety culture, training & leadership

  • Champion a proactive safety culture through coaching, training, and leadership engagement
  • Embed safety routines and standard work across daily operations (e.g., shift start, Gemba, audits)
  • Develop andmaintaintraining frameworks and safety competencies across the site

Ergonomics, injury management & return to work

  • Lead ergonomic risk reduction initiatives and injury prevention strategies
  • Manage early intervention and return-to-work processes in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
  • Providedata-driven insights on injury trends and improvement opportunities

Contractor, change & emergency management

  • Ensure contractor compliance with site safety requirements and standards
  • Embed safety into change management, capital projects, and new product introduction
  • Lead emergency preparedness, response planning, and site drills


Let’s talk about Qualifications and Experience

Required:

  • Degree or equivalent experience in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Ergonomics, or related field
  • Approximately 5+ years of solid experience in an OH&S role within manufacturing, warehouse, or regulated environments (medical device, pharma, FMCG)
  • Strong knowledge of Australian / NSW OH&S legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Proven experience in risk management, incident investigation, and safety systems
  • Strong influencing skills with the ability to coach leaders and engage frontline teams
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities

Preferred:

  • ISO 45001 audit experience or certification
  • Return to Work Coordinator training (or willingness to obtain)
  • Experience in regulated manufacturing or medical device environments
  • Expertisein ergonomics, manual task assessment, or injury prevention

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Let’stalk about what success looks like

  • A visible and embedded safety-first culture across leadership and frontline teams
  • Strong compliance with OH&S standards and audit readiness
  • Reduction in incidents, hazards, and high-risk exposures
  • Effective leadership ownership of safe execution, with OH&S acting as an enabler and coach

Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now! We commit to respond to every applicant.

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About Resmed

We believe shaping a better world starts with better sleep and breathing, which is why we pioneer innovative solutions to help millions of people in more than 140 countries around the world live happier, healthier lives. Our AI-powered digital health solutions, cloud-connected devices and intelligent software make home healthcare more personalized, accessible and effective.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
resmed.com
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