National Wellbeing Lead

Overview Lead the organisation-wide direction of staff wellbeing and psychosocial health into everyday practice. Partner with executives to embed resilience, safety and a culture of care. Role can be based in Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney. At St Vincents Health Australia we are committed to building a healthier, fairer and more connected health and aged care system. We seek a National Wellbeing Lead to design and embed an integrated, evidence-informed approach to workforce mental and physical health, wellbeing and psychosocial safety across divisions. This is a strategic leadership role within the People & Culture portfolio, influencing workforce sustainability, clinical excellence and our reputation as an Employer of Choice. We are looking for a special kind of person who puts excellence, compassion, connection and caring at the heart of everything they do. Key Responsibilities Lead the co-design and implementation of a National Workforce Wellbeing Strategy aligned to mission and values. Embed wellbeing, resilience and psychological safety into organisational culture, leadership behaviours, workforce planning and governance. Drive prevention-focused approaches to psychosocial risk management, leveraging frameworks such as ISO 45003. Use advanced data analytics to inform executive decision-making, risk profiling and continuous improvement. Design and deliver system-wide training and wellbeing programs addressing workforce stress, fatigue, burnout and trauma exposure. Partner with internal leaders and external experts to co-design scalable, sustainable and impactful initiatives. Establish robust evaluation and reporting mechanisms to demonstrate impact on workforce retention, engagement, safety and clinical outcomes. Qualifications and Experience Postgraduate qualifications in Health Promotion, Organisational Psychology, Occupational Health, Public Health or related discipline. Extensive (8 years) experience leading large-scale wellbeing or workforce resilience programs in complex health or aged care systems. Expertise in psychosocial risk management and early intervention with proven ability to design preventative strategies. High emotional intelligence and exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to influence at executive levels. Advanced data literacy and reporting capability, translating insights into strategic recommendations. Desirable: experience in hospital, aged care or community care environments; WHS qualifications or Mental Health First Aid Instructor accreditation; trauma-informed care or related frameworks knowledge. Why Join Us Values-driven organisation with career growth and salary packaging benefits. Opportunity to lead nation-wide wellbeing initiatives across one of Australia’s largest health and aged care providers. Supportive, collaborative culture with dedicated professionals and a focus on inclusivity. Pre-employment, Screening and Conditions Pre-employment checks include immunisations and national criminal history checks as required. Office-based in a hybrid environment with standard WHS requirements. Closing date: 14 October 2025. How To Apply Please submit your application via the Apply button with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability. Applications may close earlier than listed. Additional Information Equal Opportunity: We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ value in reconciliation and employment outcomes. Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct. Pre-Employment/Suitability: Positional screening requirements, immunisation policy, and right-to-work checks as applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr