Senior Occupational Health & Safety Lead
Job posted: 12/09/2024
Job type: Ongoing - full time or part time
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Construction
Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/376593-09
Closes: 26/09/2024
Classification: VPSG5
Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
THE ROLE
The Senior Occupational Health & Safety Lead will be an OH&S specialist and a member of the Housing, Compliance, Safety & Incident Management team. The role involves:
Conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard identification for Homes Victoria assets, ensuring the safety, liveability, and sustainability of assets and tenancies while focusing on health, safety, and wellbeing, RTA compliance, incident management, and contractor management.
Promoting a culture of initiative and innovation, improving safety practices, and seeking new ways to enhance service delivery.
Developing and updating safety procedures and plans, implementing health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance processes.
Managing project scope changes, identifying risks, and developing mitigation strategies; and preparing and presenting regular safety reports to management.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
Conduct asset and contractor safety audits that assist with hazard identification, risk assessments, implementation of injury prevention programs and control measures to ensure accordance with relevant legislation and government regulations and guidelines.
Develop and update safety procedures, guidelines, and safety plans identifying risks and developing associated mitigation strategies.
Provide advice, support, and training on safety procedures.
Perform regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current
ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice , given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the
Jobs and Skills Exchange
portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Kevin Walsh | ******
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
job application system.
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