Ohs Coordinator (Baw Baw)

A unique, Full-Time opportunity exists for an experienced Occupational, Health & Safety Coordinator to join the team at Mt Baw Baw where you can absorb yourself in the stunning alpine environment while attending to ‘all things’ OHS! 

While your workdays will be busy developing, implementing and monitoring health and safety policies and systems to ensure we are providing a safe working environment for our awesome employees, during your downtime you have the opportunity to enjoy some of the resort activities, such as hiking, mountain biking and skiing! 
 
The key responsibilities are: 

• Promote safety, coordinate site safety assessments and facilitate any recommended improvements. 
• Manage the resort-based OHS consultative committee to ensure representative staff participation, a schedule of meetings, associated reporting and circulation of meeting outcomes. 
• Act as the WorkSafe contact on resort. 
• Oversee the development and currency of procedures, manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs,) for resort work activities/areas.  
• Regularly audit working practices / activities undertaken on resort, advising on safety matters and reporting risks/issues, and  
• Coordinate with the People and Culture team for return-to-work programs and the provision of personal protective Equipment (PPE). 

The OHS Coordinator takes direction from the Safety and Risk Manager, is part of the broader Alpine Resorts Victoria (six Resorts) Safety and Risk Team and works with resort staff to implement and support safe work practices. 

What amazing skills and experience will score you this role?  

• Degree qualified/Certificate IV in OHS or related field or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. 
• Completion of Health and Safety Representative (HSR) initial course (or willingness to complete the course).  
• Current First Aid Certificate (preferable).  
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.  
• Experience with public sector will score you ‘brownie points’.  
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. 
• A whizz when it comes to using Microsoft 365 & Office software.  
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines whilst effortlessly multi-tasking. 

For a full list of the key responsibilities and performances indicators, please contact ***************@alpineresorts.vic.gov.au for a copy of the position description.  
 
How to apply: 
Click on "Apply" and upload your resume and cover letter, detailing your suitability for the role.  

Applications close: 14/06/2024
Applications will be reviewed daily so do not delay submitting your application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• Have full Australian working rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
• Satisfactorily pass a police check, provide proof of valid Victorian Working with Children, Child Protection Training 
• Additional assessments may apply, such as random drug & alcohol tests. 

Who will you be working for? 
Established on 1 October 2022, Alpine Resorts Victoria brings a sector-wide focus and strategic leadership to the management of Victoria’s six alpine resorts: Falls Creek, Lake Mountain, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Buller, Mt Hotham and Mt Stirling. Each resort provides a unique experience of Victoria’s beautiful and remote alpine landscapes. Together they play an important role in supporting regional communities by attracting over one million visitors a year and sustaining ten thousand jobs. 

For more information, visit the website www.alpineresorts.vic.gov.au

Alpine Resorts Victoria is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Additional information

• Assist with development and implementation of health and safety strategy.
• Great opportunity for career growth & development within the Alpine region
• Immediate start, exciting new hybrid role with the supportive team