Join an organisation committed to a healthy work and life balance Be supported in your career progression with development opportunities Ongoing, full time opportunity available in the heart of Melbourne CBD, with flexible working options available About the role: Reporting to the Manager - Health and Safety, this role acts as a subject-matter expert in occupational health and safety, risk management and critical incident prevention. It provides high-level advice to senior leaders and managers on complex safety issues, legislative compliance, and continuous improvement opportunities. The Senior Safety Specialist supports the organisation to anticipate, identify and control workplace hazards by conducting strategic risk assessments, audits and assurance reviews. The role develops and delivers targeted training and capability-building programs to improve safety leadership and operational awareness. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the Senior Safety Specialist ensures that safety strategies are practical, evidence-based and embedded into everyday practices. The position plays a key role in shaping Parks Victoria's safety culture—building trust, capability and ownership at all levels of the organisation. We're looking for someone with: Demonstrated experience in technical health & safety leadership roles in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health & Safety or related fields is desirable Extensive knowledge of health, safety & wellbeing Proven ability to initiate, sustain and leverage strategic relationships internally and externally over extended periods of time, with an ability to influence at all levels Your application will need to include: Your current resume A cover letter Join our innovative organisation and enjoy what you do, apply today! Application Closing date: Sunday, 08 February 2026 Why Work For Us? Structured salary progression, including annual performance-based salary increases Incremental salary increases twice a year, as per the Parks Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2021 Generous employee discounts at MacPac through our corporate partnership Work life balance through hybrid working arrangements, in accordance with government guidelines Supportive culture to undertake personal development and secondment employment opportunities Commitment to wellbeing through our dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Inclusive employment support, including cultural leave entitlements Sound like you? If this sounds like you, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, contact daniela.norman@parks.vic.gov.au today. Organisational Commitments Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment. Parks Victoria recognises diversity and inclusion is everyone's business. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.
