Safety and Wellbeing Adviser

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia City of Melbourne Full time

**Permanent, full time role**:

- **$95,177 - $107, 129 + 10.5% Superannuation**

**_This opportunity is reserved for current City of Melbourne Employees only_**

We are the City of Melbourne, a City of possibility and place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community. Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we
**Make the Difference**

**How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne**

The Safety and Wellbeing Adviser is responsible for:

- Providing operational advice on compliance to OHS and Workers Compensation legislation, COM’s safety management system, implementing strategic initiatives and processes to support employees with work and personal related injuries;
- Providing administrative support to the Safety and Wellbeing team to coordinate and manage business as usual activities and tasks; and
- Developing and implementing wellbeing programs to prevent injury and maintain wellbeing.

**What you will bring***
- Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values - accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.
- Tertiary/Diploma qualification in OHS or a related discipline, or an equivalent level of experience
- A comprehensive understanding of OHS systems and issues including experience in maintaining and implementing safety management systems and relevant documentation
- Excellent customer service skills with proven high level interpersonal, negotiation and persuasion skills including confidentiality, discretion and judgement in dealing with sensitive people issues
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills
- Experience in management of audit programs and auditing management systems
- Ability to effectively prioritise to meet multiple and demanding time-lines
- High level technology skills and the ability to learn and adapt to new technology systems
- Experience in Return to Work and administering Workers Compensation requirements
- Internal Auditor qualification (or similar) would be desirable
- Experience managing OHS projects within a complex environment
- Ability to conduct ergonomic assessments and provide professional and proactive advice regarding safe work practices and appropriate use of office equipment

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under **Position Information.**

**How to apply
**- attach your resume
- attach a separate cover letter, responding to the selection criteria (no more than two pages), as listed above under **‘What you will bring ’**

**Please attention your covering letter to David Kerwin, Manager Safety Wellbeing**

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm, Saturday December 10.

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