Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor

About this role

Workplace Injury Commission (WIC)

Melbourne
 

$109,917 per annum (+ super) + excellent mentoring and support

 

• Enjoy rewarding work, a respectful culture, and the support you need to thrive
• Competitive remuneration, flexibility incl hybrid WFH option, and incredible benefits
• Play a key role supporting WIC as we help injured Victorians find a way forward

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The impact you'll have:

At the Workplace Injury Commission, we've helped thousands of injured workers and employers to resolve their disputes and move forward with their lives. We're a robust Victorian Government statutory authority that's making an impact.

As we continue an exciting chapter of growth, we need you to join us as a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to support in the maintenance, review and continuous improvement of Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) management systems.

In this role, you will be both a driver of and a hands-on contributor to the implementation of quality health, safety, and wellbeing (HSW) initiatives across WIC. You will provide supportive advice and guidance while also actively engaging in activities such as workplace assessments, incident investigations, risk assessments, injury management, reasonable workplace adjustments, and the management of internal WorkCover claims.

Utilising your expertise in health, safety and wellbeing, you will coordinate OHS training, induction, compliance, audits, reporting and management of the OHS risk register, and support leaders and employees to foster a culture of psychological wellbeing and psychosocial risk management. You'll also provide subject matter expertise and support to People leaders when it comes to injury management, including occupational rehabilitation and return to work matters.

 

Who we're looking for:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Health & Safety or a related discipline will be required, or operational experience in health, safety and wellbeing.
• Knowledge and experience in OHS and HSW management systems, including psychosocial risk management, and continuous improvement in investigating and controlling risks to physical and psychological health.
• Knowledge of OHS and Wellbeing trends and relevant legislation such as the OHS and WIRC Act
• Strong emotional intelligence and resilience to effectively provide support to help navigate challenging situations and conflicts using empathy.
• The ability to review, amend, and develop relevant material aligned to best practice standards, and to ensure WIC meets its legislative obligations.

 

For further information, please refer to our position description which you can access through our careers site.

 

Resolution matters. And so do you.

We're a stable, purpose-driven organisation that offers you meaningful work, a welcoming and vibrant team culture, and a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive remuneration, plus generous allowances and reimbursements for study, wellbeing and home-office working.
• More leave when you need it most - flexible leave arrangements tailored to you.
• Access to our 24/7 holistic mental health and wellbeing program for you and your family.
• A progressive and supportive work environment with experienced leaders who are invested in you.

Here are some of the things we hope you'll love about working with us:

 

• Help Victorians find a way forward

As a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor, you'll play a vital role in supporting WIC to help injured workers and employers overcome some of the most challenging times of their lives.

• Find support and relationships that count

Respect is a key value here. We trust and empower you to be your best self, at work and home.

• Respect today, shape tomorrow

Bring your diverse thinking and help make us even better.

• Be rewarded for your contribution

We offer you real professional development opportunities plus a wide range of rewards and benefits to help you thrive.

 

Visit our careers site to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.

 

Want to help us shape a brighter future? Join us.

Take your career to the next level with the Workplace Injury Commission. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link by midnight, Thursday 13^th November 2025.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed throughout the application period, and interviews may commence before the application period expires.

 

WIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact us via email careers@wic.vic.gov.au

In accordance with our Privacy Policy and Collection Statement, as part of the recruitment process, WIC may collect and use information relevant to assessing your suitability for the role and our organisation.

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. You will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencing employment.