The Safety Project Officer supports the Safety and Wellbeing team in providing general safety services to our regional and metro partners. Why join our team? Diverse and Dynamic Responsibilities: Engage in a broad range of safety and wellbeing tasks across DEECA's portfolio. You will have the opportunity to work on various safety projects, support delivery of assurance reviews, and support initiatives aimed at improving safety performance, systems and tools. Collaborative Environment: The position involves close collaboration with Safety and Wellbeing Advisors and other team members in a supportive environment to enhance the overall safety and wellbeing standards within DEECA. Your efforts will contribute directly to creating safer work environments and promoting a culture of safety and wellbeing across the organisation. Skill Development: With a generalist safety skillset or background, you'll have the opportunity to further develop and be mentored in safety management, risk assessment, safety assurance and implementation of safety systems. The role is designed to help you expand your capabilities and grow your experience in safety and wellbeing. Key Contributions Engage and maintain strong relationships across the Safety and Wellbeing team and department stakeholders. Provide safety and wellbeing support and advice relating to the department's safety management system to managers and employees across groups. Work alongside the Safety and Wellbeing Advisors to provide operational and administration support and ensure safety and wellbeing systems are applied across DEECA's unique work environments. Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications A Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety or working towards would be advantageous Project management experience This is a fixed term position available for a period of 9 months. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. For further information please refer to the attached position description. Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 08 June 2025. Other relevant information: Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.
