Senior Health and Safety Project Officer
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. .
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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
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| Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Projects |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/667989 |
| Closing Date: | 19-Jan-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $113,022 - $136,747 |
| Job Duration: | Fixed term until: 08-DEC-2026 |
| Attachments: | 2026-01-05 PD 667989 VPS5 Senior Health and Safety Project Officer.docx (Word, 135KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Sue-Ellen Woolley 0447824331 | sue-ellen.woolley@dffh.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
THE ROLE
This role contributes to the development and implementation of strategic health, safety and wellbeing (HSW) projects and priorities with a specific focus on workers compensation, injury management and return to work systems, projects and process improvements.
The role will interface with a range of internal and external stakeholders requiring strong subject matter expertise and excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
The role will be required to represent the HSW team at relevant internal and external forums, committees and working groups.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Develop and lead implementation of priority projects and systems in support of the HSW Strategy to address key HSW risks to the department, including but not limited to projects to improve workers compensation, injury management and return to work processes and outcomes.
- Provide sound and strategic HSW advice and expertise to a range of internal and external stakeholders related to workers compensation, injury management and return to work processes and a range of other HSW matters.
- Provide expert advice on compliance with Occupational Health and Safety and Workers Compensation legislation.
Please open the position description to read more.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
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.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Job details
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| Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
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| Job Reference: | VG/667989 |
| Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Projects |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Salary Range: | $113,022 - $136,747 |
| Job Duration: | Fixed term until: 08-DEC-2026 |
| Date posted: | 05-Jan-2026 |
| Application Close Date: | 19-Jan-2026 |
| Attachments: | 2026-01-05 PD 667989 VPS5 Senior Health and Safety Project Officer.docx (Word, 135KB) Position Description |
| Contact: |
Sue-Ellen Woolley
0447824331 | sue-ellen.woolley@dffh.vic.gov.au
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