Adviser Health Safety and Wellbeing

6 days ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Premier & Cabinet Full time

An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the People and Culture team as Adviser, Health, Safety and Wellbeing in the People and Culture team at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
As the Adviser, Health, Safety and Wellbeing you will provide advice, support and reporting on a broad range of health, safety and wellbeing issues, including WorkCover case management. You will assist with the implementation and management of key policies, procedures and initiatives and support the Senior Adviser with the management of the OH&S Management Systems, OHS contract management and to capture essential data and maintain compliance.
This position offers the opportunity to Act as the first point of contact for Health, Safety and Wellbeing queries, providing sound advice and support on a broad range of health, safety and wellbeing issues to, executives, managers and to utilise your excellent communication and relationship building skills.
About you
- Demonstrated experience providing succinct and clear expert advice to stakeholders on a range of employment, change management or health and safety matters.
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures and contemporary developments in employee relations including the Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004) and the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.
- Highly developed stakeholder management and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to develop and present material on complex matters to varied audiences and to prepare quality briefs, reports and correspondence.
- Sound conceptual and analytical skills, strong initiative and a ‘can do' approach to identify issues and develop appropriate solutions to solve problems and improve efficiencies.

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 DPC has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination policy which requires all DPC 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.
DPC 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 DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.



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