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At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.
We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.
How you'll make a difference:
You will provide authoritative and strategic advice in the field of health, Safety and Wellbeing including workers' compensation. This will include critical policy and procedure formulation, identification and management of major risk factors and working with and supporting the department's divisions in the development of viable solutions to address operational health Safety and Wellbeing issues.
You will effectively manage and provide leadership to internal and external stakeholders including WorkSafe Victoria, the department's workers' compensation insurer and the department's employee wellbeing supports service provider. In building and maintaining relationships with these stakeholders you will ensure that the department's interests are promoted and protected.
You will be required to represent the People branch and the department at inter-agency forums and state-wide forums, conferences, committees and relevant working groups.
This role will require you to be passionate about making a difference in a diverse and exciting workplace, and to foster a culture of collaboration within your function and the wider business.
Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:
- Knowledge and understanding of the key issues impacting the management and delivery of public services would be expected. In particular, knowledge across the areas of community, health or welfare sectors would be advantageous.
- Experience in organising and providing information that supports high-level decision making and advanced experience preparing briefs, presentations, planning documents, reports and correspondence using clear, concise and unambiguous language would be well regarded.
- Experience in dealing with matters of investigation by WorkSafe Victoria.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) and the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 (Vic).
To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website.
What we offer:
- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
How to apply:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.
All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at *********@health.vic.gov.au. Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion here.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our Privacy Policy.
The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through JSE rather than via external advertisement.
