• Full time ongoing position
• Salary range: $101,869 - $118,844 plus super plus salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

About the role
We are seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Specialist to lead the operationalisation of physical and environmental safety across VLA's offices and service areas. This role works closely with program and regional managers, practice leaders, and Health and Safety Representatives to design, implement and continuously improve safety controls across our diverse workplaces. From frontline legal services to office-based environments, your work will ensure VLA is a safe and responsive organisation for both staff and clients.

This role will provide both preventative and post-incident support to manage physical safety risks and collaborate closely with the Facilities and Security team. The role will also contribute to organisation-wide initiatives targeting areas of increasing risk where physical safety is a key concern

This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.

About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Significant experience in health and safety, including experience in undertaking risk assessments and supporting incident management responses.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with experience building relationships across diverse practice areas.
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice and support during and after safety incidents.
• A strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• A knowledge of VLA and/or the justice system and a commitment to VLA's vision and values.

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

About Victoria Legal Aid
We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

Employee benefits

• A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid work from home & office model
• Generous leave benefits, including:
  • Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays)
  • Paid gender affirmation leave
  • Five days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar year
  • Annual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentives
  • Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing
  • Discounted annual Myki public transport passes
  • Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals
  • Free annual flu vaccinations
  • Access to gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.

How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Michael Stewart, HSW Manager on (03) 9269 0554 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Monday 2 March.

Other relevant information
It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.