Work Health and Safety Specialist

5 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State Government of Victoria, Australia Full time
About the Role

The Work Health and Safety (WHS) Officer plays a key role in building a strong safety culture at the State Government of Victoria, Australia, ensuring compliance with WHS legislation and best practices.

Reporting to the Manager of Work Health and Safety, this role involves all aspects of incident management, risk reduction, and emergency planning. You will collaborate with various employee groups to improve WHS initiatives and promote safety standards, ergonomics, and overall workplace wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement WHS Strategies by assisting stakeholders across the organization to apply safety measures and create a safer environment for all staff and visitors.
  • Oversee incident management and risk mitigation involving systems and audits to identify and address hazards, reducing risks and preventing accidents.
  • Ensure WHS best practices by providing accurate and appropriate advice to support compliance and continuous safety improvement across departments.
Requirements
  • Commitment to continuous improvement with a strong understanding of WHS legislation.
  • Experience managing WHS services and systems, such as incident reporting and risk management.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, essential for building meaningful relationships to foster a culture of safety.
  • Proficiency in technology and handling administrative tasks such as managing incident management systems and reporting.
  • Certifications or qualifications in Work Health and Safety (desirable).
What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits to ensure your physical and mental health are supported, including access to health and wellbeing initiatives.

Your professional development is important to us. That's why we have a dedicated learning and development framework, along with development programs and targeted in-house training to support your professional growth.



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