Whs Advisor

The Work, Health & Safety Advisor is accountable for providing high level support to the Work, Health & Safety Team and in delivering administrative and operational support to the Business Area.

The position will primarily focus on supporting the Associate Director through the coordination of events and the preparation of various documentation pertaining to the ongoing and changing requirements of the business area’s functions.

The incumbent is a key and active participant of the People, Culture & Safety business area and the administration coordinators group and provides administrative expertise to ensure business and organisational objectives are achieved in collaboration with the local and broader teams.

Key Accountabilities include:

- Prepare agendas and minutes at meetings and committees to ensure follow up actions are recorded and completed in line with Chisholm Governance Frameworks.
- Prepare a range of regular and ad hoc reports, documentation, papers and submissions
- Prepare all correspondence accurately and consistently in accordance with Chisholm style guidelines
- Coordinate approvals, papers, reports and requests for information and data, so that documentation and correspondence are delivered in a timely manner
- Assist in maintaining a centralised electronic filing system for records in the area, and manual records, to ensure accessibility and reliability of business information
- Support sustainable accuracy and quality of OH&S data and records in line with legislative, regulatory and governance requirements.
- Work closely with the greater PCS team on staffing issues and assist with rectifying any issues or escalating where appropriate.
- Identify and pursue opportunities that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of OHS practices and outcomes.

**ABOUT YOU**

You will have the following qualifications, skills & experience:

- Relevant qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety (Certificate Iv or above) or equivalent experience in a similar role
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing a high level of OH&S administrative support in a complex working environment
- Demonstrated experience and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint
- Strong written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport and effectively engage with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
- A demonstrated high level of personal motivation and the ability to work well under pressure
- A record of relevant professional development

**ABOUT US**

At Chisholm, we transform lives through relevant and responsive quality education and training across Victoria, nationally and internationally, collaborating with our strategic partners.

We are a Victorian Government-owned technical and further education (TAFE) provider established under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006. The responsible Minister is the Hon. Gayle Tierney MP, Minister for Training and Skills and Minister for Higher Education.

In 2021, we employed more than 1700 people. We enrolled almost 38,500 students across our campus locations at Dandenong, Frankston, Berwick, Cranbourne, Mornington Peninsula and Bass Coast, and through Chisholm Online, workplace training and offshore delivery.

With a range of qualifications, including certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduate study, we deliver more than 300 courses designed to be accessible, flexible and relevant for students, employers, industry and our community.

As one of Victoria’s largest training organisations, we are committed to supporting and enhancing culturally diverse communities in Melbourne’s fast-growing south
- east region through the provision of outstanding education and training programs and positive student and employer experience - now and into the future.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applications for this position close **9am Thursday 29 February 2024.**

Applications should include:

- a covering letter
- curriculum vitae
- contact details of three (3) referees
- valid Employee Working With Children Check
- National Police Check
- verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, eg citizenship, passport or birth certificate
- certified copies of qualifications and transcripts

Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.