Senior Process Safety Analyst

• $157,266.00 per annum + superannuation
• Full time, ongoing opportunity
• Melbourne CBD based role (hybrid work from home – 3 days in office)

About the role

The Senior Process Safety Analyst manages application of a safety case regulatory regime to 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 safety performance after licensing.

The role will be responsible for interpreting and implementing business plans from an operational perspective and be accountable of results as part of the core business of WorkSafe Victoria. In addition to this, aligning resources to, and leading targeted projects and programs.

Key accountabilities

• 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 (Major Hazard Facilities) Regulations 2017 using the appropriate procedures from the Safety Case Assessment Framework.
• Assist Operators of registered major hazard facilities improve safety performance by exploring issues and developing practical strategies and means of assistance such as guidance material.
• Maintain overview of safety performance, issues and trends in a specific industry sector of the major hazard facilities (Industry Facilitator role).
• Provide mentoring or guidance in areas of specific expertise to Operators of major hazard facilities and other members of the major hazards teams.
• Develop new or improved procedures for the regulatory duties of the analyst team to be done in a sound, transparent and efficient manner.

About you

You are an experienced Process Safety Analyst who is passionate about health & safety. You are a problem solver, with highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills. You are a team oriented person who is committed to integrity and enjoys delivering positive outcomes for your team and stakeholders.

Additionally, you will possess the following skills and experience:

• Ability to work autonomy and undertake a high level of complex and analytical work that has significant implications across WorkSafe Victoria operations.
• Demonstrated experience while working within clear and established management system, legislative/regulatory provisions and professional standards.
• You will have a direct influence on and involvement in the development of policies and delivery of targeted programs / projects.
• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience and demonstrated ability to lead others in implementing risk assessment and risk management in complex organisations.
• Detailed knowledge and a high level of specific technical expertise relevant to chemicals management and prevention of major hazard incidents.
• Qualification in engineering or process chemistry. 

Working with Us

At WorkSafe, we aspire for every employee to feel connected, safe and valued in their team, for teams to feel valued in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be valued in the community.

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

What’s next?

Applications close 11:00pm Monday 18 March. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. You may be required to undergo a National Police Check (and/or Medical Assessment) as part of the recruitment process.

Candidate screening may take place prior to the advertisement closing, so get your application in.

For further enquiries please contact Bianca Stojanovski via email ***************@worksafe.vic.gov.au

About us

WorkSafe's Strategy has our core purpose front of mind – reducing workplace harm and improving outcomes for injured workers. We don’t shy away from the importance of our purpose to the Victorian community, that’s why we have a stated ambition to be world leading.

We want Victoria to be the safest place to work in Australia and one of the safest in the world; and we aspire to be a world leader in return to work after a workplace injury.

WorkSafe are striving to build a diverse workforce that reflects the Victorian community we serve.