Manager Organisational Wellbeing, People

Strategic focus on psychological health and safety, advice and wellbeing services across the organisation
- Demonstrated experience with influencing as a trusted adviser
- Hybrid working from home/office environment
- Ongoing | Full-time (Open to flexible work arrangements - minimum 3 days/week)
- VPS 6.1 $134,593 - $157,355 per annum plus superannuation

About the VGSO
The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) vision is to be the Victorian Government's trusted legal partner.
The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.
About the role
As a vital member of the People & Culture (P&C) Branch, reporting into the Head of Organisational Development, Wellbeing & Learning, your role will be focused on VGSO's strategic initiatives regarding psychological and physical health and safety, and wellbeing services throughout the organisation.
Given the unique and high risk work the VGSO undertakes, your role will be to foster an organisational thinking, culture and practice in relation to psychosocial safety and employee wellbeing. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of positive mental health strategies and effective relationship management frameworks, strategies and programs with an early intervention, education and risk minimisation focus.
In addition, this role involves providing advice, coaching and training to managers and employees while raising awareness within the organisation. You will also be involved in policy and system development and implementation, together with preparing and analysing health, safety and wellbeing data and reporting to assist managers in identify trends and preventative strategies.
Having both a strategic and operational focus, this role will provide one-on-one wellbeing discussions, triaging and referring employees to appropriate support services or practitioners as required.
Please note this is not a clinical role.
Skills and experience
- Extensive experience in psychological safety with proven ability to develop, drive and strategically align wellbeing strategies and frameworks across an organisation
- Experience working with professional services, health and wellbeing support services or a corporate environment is highly regarded
- Strong commitment to continuous improvement with proven experience in reviewing, designing and updating new and existing policies and procedures to deliver better psychological health outcomes across the employee lifecycle.
- Experience designing and delivering fit-for-purpose wellbeing workshops and initiatives with solid facilitation and presentation skills
- Solid knowledge and understanding of relevant OH&S legislation, regulatory and compliance requirements
- Demonstrated experience in providing advice to senior levels on high risk/impact matters
- Significant experience in developing, managing and influencing strategic partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to build credibility
- Ability to deal with matters confidently, tactfully and discreetly.
- Have insight into the challenges and pressures of working in a legal services context would be desirable

**Benefits**:
At VGSO, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collegiate, and collaborative work environment where everyone is valued. Our People & Culture (P&C) team thrives on maintaining a positive and vibrant team culture, grounded in mutual support and respect.
We're passionate about our team and think you'll love it too We offer HR Daily memberships to keep your knowledge current, opportunities for external training, and strengths-based leadership development to keep you at the top of your game. Plus, we hold regular social events, planning days, and team gatherings to ensure a connected and collaborative atmosphere.
We embrace innovation - whether it's adopting new technology, exploring fresh ideas, or simply making space for open discussions and debriefs.
Located in the beautiful Paris end of the city, we offer easy access to vibrant cafes, restaurants, and nightlife. On top of that, we support hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with a balanced approach of 50% in-office time to encourage collaboration and team building.
If you're passionate about building safe and supportive employee experiences and culture, like to try new things and have expertise in creating psychological and physically safe workplaces, this could be the role for you
How to apply
To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Kate