Workplace Health and Safety Specialist

Searching for real purpose and authentic people? Harness your Workplace Health & Safety expertise and help us resolve workers’ compensation disputes.

Workplace Injury Commission (WIC)

Melbourne
 

$155,731 per annum (plus super) + excellent mentoring and support

• Enjoy rewarding work, a respectful culture, and the support you need to thrive
• Join a WORK180 endorsed employer
• Competitive remuneration, flexibility, and incredible benefits
• Play a key role supporting WIC as we help injured Victorians find a way forward
• Flexible hours with potential for 0.8 FTE for this position (annual salary at pro rata)

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The impact you'll have:

At the Workplace Injury Commission (WIC), we've helped thousands of injured workers and employers to resolve their disputes and move forward with their lives. We're a robust Victorian Government statutory authority that's making an impact.

The Workplace Health and Safety Specialist is a key member of the People and Culture (P&C) team, providing expert advice and guidance to WIC leaders and employees on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and employee wellbeing initiatives, with a key focus on psychosocial risk and mental health.

In this newly created role, you will proactively coach, guide and provide supportive advice that drives the application of quality health, safety & wellbeing initiatives and programs throughout WIC. This includes workplace assessments, incident investigations and risk assessments to name a few.

Leveraging your organisational expertise in Health and Safety, you will ensure WIC maintains appropriate Health and Safety controls & continuous improvement initiatives that address physical risks, psychosocial risks, occupational violence risks and biological risks in the workplace.

Well-experienced in a similar role, you will support the delivery of WIC's statutory Health Safety & Wellbeing obligations whilst playing a key role in defining, leading & managing a program focussed on mental wellbeing and psychosocial risk management.

Who we're looking for:

Along with your adaptable & flexible mindset, to succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in a Health & Safety, Psychology or related discipline will be required or extensive operational experience in safety and wellbeing.
• Proven knowledge and experience in mental health, vicarious trauma, suicide prevention.
• Strong emotional Intelligence and resilience.
• Experience in psychosocial risk management including continued improvements in how psychosocial risks are investigated and managed.
• Experience in the development, evaluation and ongoing maintenance of strategic and operational workplace mental Health and wellbeing systems and programs.

For further information, please refer to our position description. [Link to PD]

Resolution matters. And so do you.

We're a stable, purpose-driven organisation that offers you meaningful work, a welcoming and vibrant team culture, and a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive remuneration, plus generous allowances and reimbursements for study, wellbeing and home-office working.
• More leave when you need it most - flexible leave arrangements tailored to you.
• Access to our 24/7 holistic mental Health and wellbeing program for you and your family.
• A progressive and supportive work environment with experienced leaders who are invested in you.

Here are some of the things we hope you'll love about working with us:

• Help Victorians find a way forward

As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist, you'll play a vital role in supporting WIC to help injured workers and employers overcome some of the most challenging times of their lives.

• Find support and relationships that count

Respect is a key value here. We trust and empower you to be your best self, at work and home.

• Respect today, shape tomorrow

Bring your diverse thinking and help make us even better.

• Be rewarded for your contribution

We offer you real professional development opportunities plus a wide range of rewards and benefits to help you thrive.

Visit our careers site to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.

Want to help us shape a brighter future? Join us.

Take your career to the next level with the Workplace Injury Commission. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link by midnight, Wednesday 14 February 2024.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed throughout the application period, and interviews may commence before the application period expires.

WIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact us via email *******@wic.vic.gov.au

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. You will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencing employment.