Process Safety Analyst

WorkSafe is Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator. We are also the workplace injury insurer. Our job is to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for injured workers. This is our promise to the Victorian community and the reason we exist.

Process Safety Analyst

• $133,944.00 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Full Time, ongoing opportunity
• Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung / Melbourne CBD location

About the role

The Process Safety Analyst manages application of a safety case regulatory regime for a number of Victorian major hazard facilities at various stages of the regulatory process such as Safety Case preparation, Safety Case compliance assessment and oversight of ongoing safety performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage and lead the assessment of Safety Case submissions from major hazard facilities for compliance with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 using the appropriate procedures from the Safety Case Assessment Framework
• Assist operators of major hazard facilities improve safety performance by exploring issues and developing practical strategies and education
• Provide guidance in areas of specific expertise to operators of major hazard facilities and other members of the safety analyst team
• Develop new or improved procedures for the regulatory duties of the major hazards team in a constructive, accountable, transparent and effective manner
• Represent WorkSafe at relevant stakeholder and technical forums, dealing with major hazard facilities and related safety issues
• Provide technical support to the investigation of the causes of serious accidents and incidents involving major hazard facilities or related safety issues

Please ensure you look at the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

Your communication and organisational skills are exemplary - You have a passion for health & safety. You are a team-oriented person who enjoys leading an impact on your team and stakeholder.

You will also possess:

• 5 years of relevant experience and demonstrated ability to influence others in implementing risk assessment and risk management in complex organisations
• An understanding relevant to chemicals management, process safety and prevention of major hazard incidents
• Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills and proven problem-solving skills
• Appropriate qualifications in science, engineering or process chemistry and some operational experience required

Qualifications

• You will have tertiary qualifications and/or significant equivalent experience

Working with us

At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders.

What's next?

Applications close 11:00pm on Thursday 25th September. Click the link to apply and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

Only applications submitted via our formal application channels (WorkSafe Careers website, SEEK or LinkedIn) will be considered.

Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.

Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Rebecca McPherson via email