Job type: Ongoing - Full Time Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning Occupation: Emergency Management Reference: 5622 About the Role The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) is seeking a Senior Safety Advisor to join the Network Safety team. This role is responsible for leading and supporting the development of DTP's people leaders and managers in implementing health and safety policies, strategies, and frameworks. The position focuses on fostering a proactive safety culture across field activities within the department. Working closely with the Health & Safety Operations field team, you will contribute to safety improvements and ensure the effective delivery of health and safety initiatives. The role is based in Ringwood and offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact on workplace safety. Apply well-developed specialist knowledge to embed the required transformation in Occupational Health & Safety across DTP performing and engaging with field-based activities including high-risk construction (if appropriate) aiming to reduce and prevent workplace injuries and illness. Drive the implementation and delivery of health and safety programs that focus on critical and key risks, amongst DTP employees and contractors, and ensure targeted proactive risk solutions according to risk profile, health and safety data, industry data, and injury data. Provide DTP field-based support through business partnership OHS support and advice to enable the implementation and embedding of the safety activities driven from Network Safety. Partner with People and Business Services functions to support targeted evidence-based risk solutions to the right places including the analysis and reporting of relevant data to inform risk solutions and incident management and investigation. Drive and ensure the implementation of consistent, effective and robust solutions that will assist to continually improve performance, achieve business objectives and reduce financial cost including working collaboratively with DTP contract managers. Key Selection Criteria The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a Senior Safety Advisor to join our team. In this role, you will lead and support the implementation of health and safety strategies, ensuring a proactive safety culture across complex projects and operations. You will work closely with leaders and managers to build capability, identify risks, and drive compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Your expertise in public safety, problem-solving, and critical thinking will be essential in delivering sustainable outcomes and managing safety risks. We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills who can influence and persuade stakeholders, tailoring communications to different audiences. You will independently manage and continuously improve safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and contributing to the overall safety culture. If you have experience in public health, safety, and environmental sustainability, and are ready to make an impact on safety outcomes in a complex environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. This is your chance to contribute to a safer future while working on impactful projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Qualifications and Experience Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or related field Working understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety legislation. Ability and willingness to travel and work across Eastern Victoria 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 you'll be redirected to a new platform and create an account. If you have any issues, click here for Quick Reference Guide on how to apply. Applications close 11.59pm on Friday the 8th of November 2024. All Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. For further information about the role please contact Scott Ryan – Director Network Safety via . 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. Please let us know by phone or email if you need any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you require the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print) due to viewing difficulties or other accessibility needs, we are happy to accommodate. #J-18808-Ljbffr