Principal Consultant Health Safety and Wellbeing

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Government Services Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Government Services

**Salary**: $129,379 - $173,138

Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety

Reference: VG/VG/1700395

An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Corporate Services Branch as Principal Consultant, Health Safety and Wellbeing in the People and Culture team at the Department of Government Services.

The People and Culture unit works across the department and its portfolio agencies, to create a high performing workplace that puts people first. As the Principal Consultant Health, Safety and Wellbeing you will support the operational health safety and wellbeing team through the provision of high-level advice and assistance at an organisational and operational level.

This position offers the opportunity to showcase your excellent problem solving, communication and relationship building skills and work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

**About you**
- Demonstrated experience in providing succinct and clear expert advice on a range of employment, change management or health and safety matters.
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures including the Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004) and the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.
- Highly developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Sound problem solving and analytical skills.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

**How to apply**
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

**Other relevant information**

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination policy which requires all DGS employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies). To be able to meet the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination requirements and for the department to meet its obligations under the OH&S Act, the department will request employees provide their vaccination information (including 3rd dose / booster) or evidence of an exemption throughout the recruitment process.** Inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment to the department.**

DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.


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