Health & Safety Advisor - Wellbeing & Injury Management

We're here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

The Health and Safety Advisor (Wellbeing and Injury Management) is responsible for managing work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses, co-ordinating return to work plans and assisting employees to return to work in a safe and sustainable manner. Reporting to the Health & Safety Lead and working closely with People Operations peers and people leaders across the organisation, you will lead early intervention and return to work strategies to ensure employees are supported to achieve sustainable return to work outcomes.

You will participate in incident investigations to ensure that investigations are closed out in a timely manner, safety alerts are communicated promptly; and incident learnings are shared and leveraged to improve processes.

Assisting the Health & Safety Lead in the implementation of the Safety Operations Plan, you will engage with key stakeholders to build a positive safety culture that empowers every individual working at South East Water to take accountability and responsibility for health and safety.

The successful applicant will hold a Worksafe Victoria approved Return to Work Coordinator Certification, coupled with relevant qualifications in Occupational Rehabilitation, Allied Health, Work Health and Safety or other related discipline. Holding demonstrable experience in a comparable role which includes leading end-to-end claims and case management, you will also hold the following skills and attributes:

• Solid understanding of workers compensation legislation within Victoria and including return to work obligations for work related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses
• Highly organised with great time management skills
• Strong health and safety leadership experience to inspire, influence and motivate internal and external stakeholders
• Strong understanding of data analytics and ability to identify trends to improve health and safety performance
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication, consultation, stakeholder engagement

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities.

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package:

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.
• Life insurance and salary continuance.
• 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave.
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking.
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community

This role is remunerated at a Level 4, which is between $104,610 and $112,447 + super and offers are commensurate with the successful candidates' experience.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at

We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Tuesday, 21st of October

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application. Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check

South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required.

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