Safety Investigator and Auditor

• Shape the future of safety assurance and investigations at DJCS
• Fixed-term VPS4 roles (24 months) based in Melbourne CBD
• Establish and embed frameworks for OHS investigations, auditing, and governance
• Drive proactive safety culture and continuous improvement across the department
• VPS4 salary $97,955 to $111,142 plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking three motivated and experienced professionals to join our Safety, Wellbeing and Compliance (SWC) team as Safety Investigators and Auditors.

About Us:

People, Safety, Culture and Communications' (PSCCs) core functions span the breadth of workplace cultural and people matters, including human resource policy and strategy; organisational culture and change; recruitment, redeployment, and retention; performance and development; pay, benefits and workforce reporting; occupational health and safety management; and employment regulations.

The Safety Investigator and Auditor sits within Safety, Wellbeing and Compliance (SWC), a branch of the PSCC in the Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department). The SWC branch provides process, systems and services to support the department to meet its responsibilities under health and safety laws (Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, Dangerous Goods Act 1985 and Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013).

About the Role:

This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful change and help build a safer, more resilient workplace. In this role, you will:

• Design, collaborate and embed a comprehensive safety governance, auditing, and investigation framework that ensures compliance, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and deliver high-quality investigations and audits, identifying root causes and recommending effective, preventative risk controls.
• Coach and support managers, Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs), and staff, building capability and fostering a proactive safety-first culture.

We're looking for people who:

• Have demonstrated experience in OHS investigations, audits, and governance within complex environments.
• Are confident in applying OHS legislation and best practice methodologies (e.g., ICAM, RCA).
• Possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Based in Melbourne CBD, these roles may also involve travel to metropolitan and regional locations to support teams and ensure consistent application of safety practices.

For a confidential discussion, contact Ann Russell on or email

To learn more about the role and what you'll bring to it, please refer to the position description attached.

How to Apply:

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.