The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of Victorians into the future. We also lead the Victorian Government's response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Working with our partners, we oversee Victoria's health system including mental health, ageing and aged care and preventive health. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. All jobs can be worked flexibly and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Health and Safety Risk and Assurance Advisor is responsible for: developing, implementing and supporting the adoption of effective Health Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) management standards, practices and reporting processes across VHBA's diverse asset base and project portfolio; working with the commercial and procurement team to embed HSW expectations and requirements in tender documents, project agreements, contracts and subcontractor performance evaluations, where appropriate; supporting project teams with HSW subject matter expertise and advice to increase HSW awareness and to uplift capability, and project compliance and performance across key HSW metrics; supporting continuous improvement of HSW management processes and alignment of VHBA's Project Management Framework (PMF) with legislative requirements and industry best practice; identifying HSW due diligence , compliance and engagement threats and opportunities and escalating as appropriate; and, providing advice and support to the Authority regarding emergency response management, incident investigation and root cause analysis.

Are You?

• Experienced in managing H&S within a complex capital project environment for an EPCM or Tier 1 Contractor? 
• Passionate about improving H&S management standards, processes and organisation awareness and culture? 
• Pragmatic and able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels in a persuasive manner to promote buy-in and adoption of H&S management and reporting best practices?

Accountabilities  

• Make decisions in situations where there is some, but not definitive, precedent about the application of an organisational framework  
• Innovative thinking and analysis influences developments within functional area  
• Initiates and maintain relationships with peer and senior internal and external stakeholders  
• Focuses on understanding stakeholder issues  
• Prepares technical reports at an advanced professional level  
• Develop briefs on highly complex issues that provide options for discussion and consideration and will  contribute to the development of a set of final options for decision  
• Provide high level expertise dealing with more complex matters  
• Specialist in an area of their profession and relied on for advice in this field  
• Undertakes complex independent specialist work and analysis  
• Initiates analysis within an PMO area consistent with organisational objectives  
• Provides leadership in the adaptation and application of concepts to operational matters within local work area
• Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements. 
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.  
• Demonstrate how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department's ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services.  

Mandatory Vaccination Policy

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its workers and clients.  As it is an essential element of any role within the department that employees be able to attend work onsite and to do so safely, employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of their employment.  This requirement applies unless they have a medical condition which means they cannot be vaccinated against COVID -19.  Therefore, the department will ask any prospective employee, who has been identified as the preferred candidate for a role within the department, to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status prior to any offer of employment being made.  If a prospective employee has a relevant medical condition which means they cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19, they should contact the department to discuss their individual circumstances.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a cover letter and a current resume.

The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through https://www.vic.gov.au/jobs-and-skills-exchange rather than via external advertisement.

For this position, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including national police check and misconduct screening.

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.

For further information please visit the Department of Health <https://www.vic.gov.au/department-health>

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