Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Fixed term (12 Months)

Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

**Salary**: $92,332 - $104,762

Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety

Reference: VG/025222B

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation - by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027

Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.

**Safety and Wellbeing Advisor**
- _Salary:_ $92 332- 104 762_ (Plus Superannuation)_
- _Ongoing role and 12 months fixed term_
- _Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)_
- _Usual work location: 1 Spring Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)_

**The Role**

The responsibilities of the Safety & Wellbeing Advisors will include, but are not limited to:

- Initiate, facilitate and evaluate operational improvement actions to achieve timelines, deadlines and standards and enable the proactive management of safety and wellbeing across the business.
- Develop, maintain and enhance professional relationships with the Safety and Wellbeing team, and internal and external stakeholders to support and promote the safety & wellbeing systems and tools that are used to implement corrective actions, programs, operational risk assessments and workplace inspections and audits.

**The Team**

The position of Safety & Wellbeing Advisors forms part of the Workplace Relations and Safety (WRS) team. Workplace Relations and Safety (WRS) is a multi-disciplinary team. It is a strategic and tactical operational function, supporting the achievement of the department's objectives by providing excellent service and trusted advice. It has a clear focus on adding value to the department by supporting the Executive Board to drive organisational culture through a range of strategies and initiatives.

**About You**
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and negotiation skills with an ability to interpret and provide authoritative and timely advice or recommendations relating to safety and wellbeing policies, processes, and systems.
- Demonstrated experience in reviewing and updating safety and wellbeing policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with risk-based approach and human centred design.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, including monitoring satisfaction and identifying opportunities to add value.
- _**Further Information**

For a confidential discussion, please contact Christine Hartwell on 0436 934 834.

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

**How to Apply**

**Applications close at midnight on 27 June 2024.



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