Manager Health and Safety Operations - Field Based

Company description:

About Us

The Department of Transport & Planning brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability.

We're focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

The department is committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, provide personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help employees balance work and life.

The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. The department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Transport Services is a Group within the Department of Transport & Planning and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians.

Network Operations is a Division within Transport Services Group and is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of Victoria's Transport Network. The division continuously strives for better transport outcomes for all Victorians, every day.

Job description:

About the Role

Based in the Network Safety team within the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), this position oversees a field-based team of Senior Safety Advisors. The role ensures that employees and contractors engaged in field activities comply with relevant Health and Safety legislation, as well as DTP's Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW) Framework, Management System, and Strategy. The manager supports DTP teams in implementing Health and Safety policies, procedures, and strategies, while also enhancing the capability of people leaders to foster a strong and proactive safety culture within the department.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Effective People Leadership has provided effective leadership, people management and support to their team. Staff are engaged with high levels of cohesion and commitment and are delivering on the OHS field-based support services required.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction - delivery a business partnership model to manage OHS support, advice & assurance for DTP teams performing and engaging with field-activities, resulting in high levels of stakeholder satisfaction.
• Network Safety Objectives and Priorities - support DTP field activities to ensure Health and Safety policy and processes adhere to legislative and regulatory obligations through effecting monitoring and assurance.
• Risk Management - has shown a sound knowledge in applying OHS risk management controls and measures. Educates and communicates requirements about risk management and provides advice on known issues/controls. Prioritises and mitigates known or emerging risks to ensure DTP OHS obligations and requirements are attained.
• Communication - High quality advice has been provided to DTP Group leaders and people managers, and contractors with respect to Health and Safety obligations, contractual Health and Safety requirements and the department's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Management System (HSWMS).
• High Quality Analysis and Reporting - Undertaken sound analyses, using specialist knowledge and delivered high quality Health and Safety performance and assurance reports/papers on time and to expectations.
• Analysis - leads the analysis of field-based incident data reviews and determines OHS incident requiring follow up or ICAM Investigations.

Key Selection Criteria

The ideal candidate continuously enhances HSW management systems, delivering insights to shape HSW strategies and programs. They partner with leaders to build HSW capability, manage risks, and handle employee injuries or illnesses. In managing people, they uphold public sector values, anticipate and resolve issues, and foster engagement and performance recognition. They excel in strategic planning, coaching others, engaging stakeholders, and translating strategic directions into actionable plans. Proficient in stakeholder management, they build beneficial partnerships and respond to stakeholder needs. They promote a collaborative culture, overcome information-sharing barriers, and work across teams. Their interpersonal skills enable them to understand underlying concerns and achieve optimal outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Qualifications in OHS or engineering or science and/or related experience having worked in a related field
• Prior experience in delivering Safety improvement programs, Safety risk management and audits/inspections management.

Desirable

• Prior experience managing a Health and Safety team/s
• Training and experience with ICAM Investigations (or similar methodology)
• Lead Auditor certification
• Working understanding of the Occuparional, Health and Safety legislation
• Ability and willingness to travel and work across locations within metropolitan and regional Victoria.

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply' button and follow the prompts. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.

Applications close 11.59pm on 12th June 2024.

For further information about the role please contact Scott Ryan - Director Network Safety via **********@transport.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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