Health, Safety and Wellbeing Specialist

2 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Victoria Legal Aid Full time

**About this role**:

- **Full time ongoing position**:

- **Salary range: $101,869 - $118,844 plus super plus salary packaging**:

- **Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model**

**About the role**
We are seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Specialist to lead the operationalisation of physical and environmental safety across VLA's offices and service areas. This role works closely with program and regional managers, practice leaders, and Health and Safety Representatives to design, implement and continuously improve safety controls across our diverse workplaces. From frontline legal services to office-based environments, your work will ensure VLA is a safe and responsive organisation for both staff and clients.

This role will provide both preventative and post-incident support to manage physical safety risks and collaborate closely with the Facilities and Security team. The role will also contribute to organisation-wide initiatives targeting areas of increasing risk where physical safety is a key concern
- This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country._

**About you**
- Significant experience in health and safety, including experience in undertaking risk assessments and supporting incident management responses.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with experience building relationships across diverse practice areas.
- Ability to provide clear, practical advice and support during and after safety incidents.
- A strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
- A knowledge of VLA and/or the justice system and a commitment to VLA's vision and values.

**About Victoria Legal Aid**
We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

**Employee benefits**
- Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
- Hybrid work from home & office model
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
- Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club (and salary package the cost)
- Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office)
- Access to discounted Private Health Insurance

**How to apply**
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

**Applications close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 22 October 2025.**

Other relevant information

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.

**Job details**:
**Job Reference**:

- VG/30982025

**Location**:

- Melbourne - CBD

**Work Type**:

- Ongoing - full time

**Job Function**:

- Occupational Health and Safety

**Classification**:

- WVR 4.1 - 41AO6C

**Salary Range**:

- $101,869 - $118,844

**Job Duration**:

- N/A

**Date posted**:

- 08-Oct-2025

**Application Close Date**:

- 22-Oct-2025

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