Occupational Health and Safety Officer

**Are you passionate and enthusiastic about Occupational Health and Safety and ensuring work is a safe place for all?**:

- **Do you have experience with Occupational Health and Safety, ideally within Community Services or Health sector?**:

- **Are you looking for a part time role that has purpose and makes a difference every single day?**

We are excited to offer the opportunity for an experienced OH&S professional to join BCH as our Occupational Health and Safety Officer. We are seeking an enthusiastic person with a thorough knowledge of Victorian OH&S legislation and experience in Risk Management, Incident Management and Hazard Identification.

This role is offered part time, 0.6 FTE, 22.8 hours per week over 3 or 4 days (to accommodate school hours) and is based on the Bellarine Peninsula.

**About the role**

The Occupational Health and Safety Officer will develop and foster a culture where the inherent risks and hazards in healthcare provision are eliminated, controlled and reduced. The OH&S Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety laws and regulations, as set out in the Occupational Health and safety (OH&S) Act 2004 and associated regulations.

Some of the duties the OH&S Officer is responsible for include:

- Maintenance, review and implementation of BCH’s Occupational Health and Safety Plan
- Development and maintenance of systems to identify, evaluate, correct, control and/or eliminate probable and actual hazards and/or injurious situations in collaboration with staff and management
- Regular consultation with employees and others to ensure that occupational health and safety is effectively implemented and maintained
- To direct and provide support to the Occupational Health and Safety Group
- Ensure Designated Work Groups and Health and Safety Representatives are appointed, trained and supported to undertake their responsibilities as specified in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004)
- Development and review of OH&S policies, procedures and guidelines, including those associated with Occupational Violence and Aggression, Manual Handling, Slips, Trips and Falls, Staff Wellbeing and Respectful Workplace Behaviours
- Organisation of relevant staff training in accordance with all current OH&S legislation, regulations, Australian Standards and BCH emergency procedures
- Provision of support to the People and Culture Manager and Leadership Team in relation to managing Workers’ Compensation Claims, Return To Work arrangements and supporting modified duties where required.

**We would like to hear from you, if you have**
- Formal qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety (Certificate IV at minimum).
- Demonstrated experience in OH&S, ideally within the Community Services or Health sector.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Victorian Occupational Health and Safety legislation and experience in ensuring legislative compliance.
- Experience in Risk Management, Incident Management, Hazard Identification and associated issue resolution.
- Proven ability to design and deliver effective training.
- An innovative and dynamic approach to the oversight of OH&S.
- Demonstrated skills in networking, liaising and the development and maintenance of strong links with relevant stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build positive relationships and work in a team environment.
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads and tasks.

**What we offer**

To support you to balance your work/life commitments, grow your skills and expertise, enjoy work and feel valued, we offer the following:

- Generous salary packaging benefits - you can access some of your annual salary tax free each year, hence you pay less tax each pay and take more pay home
- A supportive, positive and inclusive workplace culture and ongoing training in the role
- Flexible work environments
- Generous leave arrangements including annual leave and parental leave
- Discounted gym membership at seven sites across the region
- Online induction and onsite orientation
- Employee assistance program: up to 5 counselling sessions per year

**Conditions of Employment**
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Victorian Driver’s Licence
- 100-point ID check

**How to Apply**
- Bellarine Community Health is committed to protect children and reduce any opportunities for abuse or harm to occur._
- Bellarine Community Health acknowledges the Wadawurrung People as the traditional custodians of the land, waters and skies of the Bellarine Peninsula. We acknowledge and respect Wadawurrung Elders and leaders, past, present and emerging and pay gratitude for their unique ability to care for Country and deep spiritual connection to it. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all cultures and backgrounds to our service._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $48.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.8 per week

**Benefits**: