Health and Wellbeing Manager

Job Description

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”. RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries. RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. Health and Wellbeing Manager: • Parkville, Melbourne location• Friendly and supportive team environment• Flexible work options available About the Role: This is a Part-Time ongoing position at 76 hours per fortnight within the Workplace Health and Safety Department. You will oversee the delivery and implementation of The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Staff Health and Wellbeing Strategy and the RCH's Staff Wellbeing Program, through promoting best practice initiatives and processes to support the mental, physical, and financial health of RCH staff. You will support the RCH's safety-first culture and encourage staff to utilise tools to improve and maintain optimal health and work-life balance. What you'll achieve: Lead and implement the RCH Health and Wellbeing Strategy including analysis and evaluation of all project initiatives, promotional events and activities supporting the strategy. Provide support to the Wellbeing, RPP Team and line managers in planning and implementing wellbeing initiatives. Prepare reporting on key milestones and performance indicators, specifically provision of monthly reporting on the status of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Classification for this position will range from AO71 - AO75 (base salary $111,103.20 to $121,274.40 per annum, plus superannuation). Your skills and experience: Tertiary qualifications in a related field and/or significant relevant industry experience in a similar role (Health and Wellbeing Manager) (minimum 4 - 6 years). Proven extensive experience (minimum 5 years) in managing staff, including leadership, performance. Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of a Health and Wellbeing Strategy and the delivery of health and wellbeing and cultural change programs. Other requirements: Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain. Valid Working with Children Check. Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain. Compliance with RCHs 'Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases' procedure. Application process: To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly! For more information about this position please contact Shane Hendricks, Director Workplace Health and Safety Ph:03 9345 5170 Email: Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program. The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information. It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption. Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the “Apply ” button. #J-18808-Ljbffr