Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

Permanent part time position.9 with hybrid working both office & home
- Flexible and mature work environment in a not-for-profit setting
- Opportunity to promote positive organisational safety capability

**Make your mark**:
Meet the Moment. Make it Matter as an OHS Advisor working for the leading provider of Out of Home Care and Family Services in Victoria. This role sits within in the Health Safety & Wellbeing Team and is part of the wider People & Culture function.

This role will focus on providing advice to all levels of staff on matters relating to Health & Safety. Core focus will be as the first point of contact for Health and Safety queries and developing and reviewing policy, guidelines and systems management.

Position is based in Collingwood and offers hybrid work flexibility.

**About Us**

Anglicare Victoria is a dedicated not-for-profit organization committed to improving community well-being, supporting vulnerable populations. We believe in fostering a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment for our employees, volunteers, and stakeholders

**Your role**:
We are seeking a passionate **Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Advisor** to champion workplace safety and well-being across our organisation. This role is essential in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety, and providing expert guidance on best practices within the not-for-profit sector.

**Make it work**:

- Qualifications in OHS - Cert IV or above, or working towards qualification
- Demonstrated experience in an OHS role, preferably within the not-for-profit or community sector.
- Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation and best practices.
- Excellent communication with the ability to engage a diverse workforce.
- Advanced written skills with the view to review and develop OHS procedures.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to workplace safety.
- Passion for supporting the well-being of employees and volunteers in a purpose-driven environment.
- Conduct risk assessments and safety audits across our sites and programs.
- Provide guidance to staff on workplace health and safety protocols.
- Investigate incidents and near-misses, ensuring appropriate follow-up and preventive measures.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and legislative changes.
- Promote a culture of safety through awareness campaigns and engagement initiatives.

**What you need to know**:

- A total remuneration package for qualified applicant of $103,952.14 (this includes superannuation) paid pro-rata (93,556.93 0.9 EFT)
- Office location is Collingwood.
- Permanent part time position.
- Given our work within vulnerable communities, there is potential for you to be exposed to traumatic content.
- A culture that promotes teamwork, working together to achieve better outcomes.
- We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It Program, Fitness Passport EIP and EAP in addition to discounted health insurance as well
- A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
- Our people are our biggest asset; we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&OD team.

**What our people say-**_“I feel really supported - probably the most supported I’ve ever felt in a workplace. This job can be really difficult, so if you’re supported, that’s half the battle for me. Knowing it's there means I can go out and do the work.”_**

**Make a move**:
The closing date is Sunday 16th November.
- Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement. A current Victorian driver’s licence in also required. Some overnight travel within Victoria is required._

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.