Manager, Work Health and Safety

5 days ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Parliament of Victoria Full time

Department of Parliamentary Services
- A permanent, full-time role with the Parliament of Victoria where job security is key
- You will be supported but also encouraged to be a decision maker and leader
- Enjoy work/life balance & a collaborative team culture

How you will make a difference
The Work Health Safety Manger is passionate about leading and influencing a safety culture and building relationships with stakeholders.
Under the direction of the Director People and Capability, you will lead a team to provide expert advice, guidance, and support to all levels within Parliament including staff, executives, Members of Parliament, and their Electorate Officers.
This role is perfect for someone who has track record of success in the delivery of WHS services and the provision of authoritative advice, internal consultancy, and innovative solutions in a complex organisation. Using your experience, you will also be tasked with managing the Department of Parliamentary Services' WHS systems and responsibilities and practices, including Incident Management, Emergency Management, and WorkCover.
About you
- A demonstrated expertise in the provision in the leadership and management of WHS services, including providing internal advice/consultancy and the delivery of innovative solutions
- Demonstrated experience within safety/security operations within large and complex organisations
- High level of communication, influencing, diplomacy, advocacy, engagement, and interpersonal skills with an ability to provide internal consultancy to a diverse range of clients and stakeholders
- Extensive experience in leading, managing, developing, coaching, and mentoring a high functioning service delivery team in a changing environment
- Evidence of guiding, coaching, and modelling behaviours as a trusted advisor and advocate that is consistent with Parliament's values combined with an ability to contribute to and work cohesively with a high performing management team
- Knowledge of safe work practices & systems, workplace health & safety and fire safety operations and equipment
- Committed to self-directed learning and ongoing professional development and access to and development of industry networks to keep abreast of emerging WHS risks and trends.
- A relevant qualification in Work Health and Safety or relevant work experience

Why join us?
We offer all the benefits employees are searching for in a COVID-rich world including work-life balance, flexibility around how and when you work, a focus on employee wellbeing and a clear strategic vision.
Your professional development is important to us, that's why we have a dedicated learning and development framework, along with leadership development programs and targeted in-house training to support you in being the best version of yourself and developing you to take the next step in your career.
When you excel at your work and initiate innovative solutions or go above and beyond to demonstrate our values, you will be recognised for your efforts through our reward and recognition program.
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