Site Safety Risk Assessment Advisor
- Location: Melbourne - CBD
- Job Function: Risk Management
- Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Site Safety Risk Assessment Advisor
- Newly created position within Court Services Victoria’s Health, Safety and Capability unit
- Conduct comprehensive onsite safety risk assessments across court locations throughout Victoria
- Melbourne CBD with travel required, VPS5.1, Fixed term full-time until 31 December 2026
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| Department: | Court Services Victoria |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Risk Management |
| Classification: | VPSG5.1 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/C01257DR |
| Closing Date: | 24-Apr-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $113,022 - $124,884 |
| Job Duration: | Until 31/12/2026 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - C01257 Site Safety Risk Assessment Advisor Safety and Assurance.pdf (PDF, 209KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | James O'Brien james.o'brien@courts.vic.gov.au |
- Newly created position within Court Services Victoria’s Health, Safety and Capability unit
- Conduct comprehensive onsite safety risk assessments across court locations throughout Victoria
- Melbourne CBD with travel required, VPS5.1, Fixed term full-time until 31 December 2026
Position Details
About Us
Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission.
Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the 'Courts Group'.
Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.
People Services
People Services provide core human resources functions, ensuring Courts Group has productive work systems and modern workplaces. People Services design and implement programs that support work performance and the health, safety, and wellbeing of Judicial Officers, Members and employees.
Key functions include Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Workplace Relations, People Advisory Services and Talent Acquisition, HR Partnering, Leadership, Capability Development and Strategy, Judicial, Member and Executive Services, Payroll, Systems & Reporting. The Executive Director for People Services leads the function and is part of the CSV executive.
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Site Safety Risk Assessment Advisor to support CSV's Site Security and Safety Risk Assessment Project.
In this role, you will conduct comprehensive onsite safety, security and operational risk assessments across court locations throughout Victoria. Working closely with the Security and Emergency Management Group (SEMG), you will identify hazards, analyse risks, and develop high‑quality Risk Summary Reports to support evidence‑based decision‑making and improve safety outcomes for staff, stakeholders and the public.
This is a hands‑on, field‑based role suited to someone who enjoys working autonomously, building strong stakeholder relationships, and applying structured risk methodologies in complex environments.
Key accountabilities include:
- Conducting detailed onsite inspections at court locations across Victoria
- Identifying physical, procedural and environmental safety and security risks
- Applying recognised risk management and OHS methodologies to assess and rate risks
- Preparing clear, high‑quality Risk Summary Reports, including recommended controls and residual risk evaluations
- Engaging professionally with court staff, security personnel and contractors
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of risk assessment tools, templates and processes
- Maintaining accurate records in line with legislative, privacy and information security requirements
About you
You will be an accomplished risk or safety professional who can work confidently in complex and sensitive operational environments.
Key experience and capabilities include:
- Demonstrated experience conducting safety, security or operational risk assessments, ideally within government, justice, emergency management, critical infrastructure or similar environments
- Strong applied knowledge of risk management principles and structured assessment methodologies
- Understanding of relevant legislation and standards (including the OHS Act 2004 (Vic) and associated regulations)
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to produce clear, evidence‑based recommendations
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
Qualifications
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, Security, Emergency Management or a related field (Certificate IV or higher in OHS is desirable)
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
- resume
- a short cover letter
Interviews will take place as suitable applications are received and CSV hold the right to appoint prior to the advertising closing date.
Why work at Court Services Victoria
- Purpose & Public Impact
- Work that contributes to the wellbeing of Victorians and the public good
- Strong alignment with public service motivation and meaningful work
- Flexible & Modern Work
- Flexible hours, hybrid and remote work options
- Leave provisions (including purchased leave and generous parental leave)
- Career Development & Mobility
- Access to learning, leadership development, and internal mobility across the VPS
- Opportunities to build broad, transferable public sector capability
- Values‑Led & Inclusive Culture
- Strong commitment to VPS values, integrity, and accountability
- Emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and psychological safety
Other information
CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.
We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to email the contact person listed in the advertisement.
As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, CSV conduct pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially, with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both candidates and Court Services Victoria.
Job details
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| Job Reference: | VG/C01257DR |
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| Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Risk Management |
| Classification: | VPSG5.1 |
| Salary Range: | $113,022 - $124,884 |
| Job Duration: | Until 31/12/2026 |
| Date posted: | 10-Apr-2026 |
| Application Close Date: | 24-Apr-2026 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - C01257 Site Safety Risk Assessment Advisor Safety and Assurance.pdf (PDF, 209KB) Position Description |
| Contact: |
James O'Brien
james.o'brien@courts.vic.gov.au
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