Safety Advisor
At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. It is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to Victorians, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision of ‘Outstanding emergency health care every time' to life.
We are seeking an experienced Safety professional to provide critical and expert Health & Safety advice and support.This is a Full Time, Permanent position. While WFH/Hybrid options are available, it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at Doncaster in line with our hybrid working model.
About the roleThe responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Contribute to the analysis, review and development of a risk profile, hazard, incident, and injury data by identifying local priority areas, evaluating opportunities, and making recommendations for sound and practical improvementIs authoritative in the application of processes and takes appropriate steps to ensure practice adheres to governing legislation and policy, complying as per audit recommendations and system reviews
Proactively implement health and safety strategy through the interpretation and application of key specialist health and safety programs and initiatives
Drive results through the provision of Health & Safety support expertise, service practices and advice
Provide on-the-job education and training to managers, colleagues and staff in AV's health and safety suite of programs, systems, and practices
Please see the position description for a full list of position accountabilities.
About youTo be considered for this role you will possess:
Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or a related disciplineCertificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent (Desirable)
Extensive knowledge and understanding of OHS legislation and skills and experience in its practical application
Extensive knowledge, skills and experience in the implementation, maintenance, and review of safety management systems (AS/NZS 4801:2001, SafetyMap or equivalent) and safety audits
Experience in the use of computerised programs in particular Word, Excel, and Access
Current Victorian Driver's Licence
Working at Ambulance Victoria
As a valued member of AV you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full time roles, and other benefits including free on-site parking.
We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community. If you are ready to be an integral part in bringing our values of Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence to life at AV, we want to hear from you!
Important information
By applying for a position, you agree to undertake an assessment of any Secondary Employment or outside interests, in line with AV's Secondary Employment procedure. This is required to ensure there is no perceived or actual conflict of interest for AV should you be successful and commence in the role.
Successful applicants will need to have received the mandated COVID-19 vaccinations and be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct and Police Checks.This position is classified AV4 under the Ambulance Victoria (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2021.
The position description can be found on the AV Careers website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au.
How to applyYour application is an integral part of the selection process and should include:
Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the positionCurrent resume
A separate document, individually addressing the key selection criteria from the position description
Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEDT on Thursday 17 October 2024.Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers Centre website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au to be considered. Emailed applications will not be accepted.For further information, please refer to ‘Applying for a position with Ambulance Victoria‘. For any further queries please contact recruitment via recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au or 03 9840 3653.
At all levels of our organisation a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver the Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people.