Health, Safety and Wellbeing Lead

7 days ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Victorian Building Authority Full time

The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Lead works closely with stakeholders across the VBA to build and sustain a positive safety culture across a diverse workforce while balancing safety with operational delivery. The role partners with people leaders and has responsibility for providing specialist and practical Health & Safety advice.
In this role you will be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of an OH&S Management System and Strategy to address identified OH&S risks for the VBA. You will provide both strategic direction in the areas of health, safety and wellbeing and hands on operational execution of initiatives to reduce OHS risks.

**Who we are looking for**:

- A positive, engaging person with a strong background in health, safety and wellbeing or operations and a passion for continuous improvement
- Demonstrated experience in developing programs and frameworks that support safety in practice and a positive safety culture through influence and engagement
- Practical experience in the field or industry with demonstrated achievements in working with teams and leaders to improve health, safety and wellbeing
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders
- A solutions focused person with the ability to interpret policies, procedures, legislation and provide high level advice and solution development with stakeholders
- Qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline such as operations is required

The Victorian Building Authority embraces a diverse and inclusive culture who work together for the benefit of all Victorians. Our recruitment is best practice and free from bias, we recruit based on merit and equity regardless of age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation or cultural background.
What you can expect
- A diverse and passionate team that are results driven.
- Hybrid Remote/Office working opportunities for greater work life balance
- A competitive salary plus 10.5% superannuation

How to Apply

**We require you to upload**:

- A detailed copy of your resume
- A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how it aligns to the role
- Any other quals or licence if applicable

**Please note**:

- Employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of their employment
- As a public sector and service standard, generally all new employees will start at the base entry level and increment throughout the salary range each year based on performance. Current public sector employees at the same grade will be considered for a transfer of entitlements with evidence. A request above entry level may be considered in certain circumstances.



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