About the Organisation
This purpose-driven organisation plays a critical role in delivering essential services to the Victorian community. With a strong focus on sustainability, safety, and operational excellence, it is committed to fostering a proactive safety culture and ensuring the wellbeing of its people across all operations.
About the Role
Reporting to senior leadership, the OHS Manager is responsible for leading the organisation’s occupational health, safety, and wellbeing function on a six-month contract. This role will drive the development and implementation of contemporary safety strategies, systems, and frameworks, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and Victorian legislative requirements.
You will operate as a trusted advisor to executives and business units, embedding a strong, values-led safety culture and ensuring safety is integrated into all aspects of operations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Policy Development
- Develop, implement, and review safety and wellbeing strategies, policies, and an annual OHS plan aligned with organisational objectives.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to senior executives and business units on OHS strategy, compliance, and legislative requirements.
Safety Systems and Compliance
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety systems, practices, procedures, and standards across all activities.
- Ensure compliance with Victorian OHS legislation, relevant regulations, and industry standards.
- Support business units to meet OHS obligations and embed safety into day-to-day operations.
Risk Management and Incident Response
- Lead and support risk assessments, incident investigations, site inspections, and audits.
- Identify, assess, and manage workplace hazards, including psychosocial risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Committees and Reporting
- Establish and coordinate the Safety Committee, ensuring effective governance, accurate documentation, and timely follow-up of actions.
- Monitor safety and wellbeing performance metrics and deliver insightful reporting to leadership, including recommendations for continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, regulators, and industry partners.
- Act as the central point of contact for all OHS matters.
Employee Wellbeing and Psychosocial Safety
- Lead initiatives to identify and manage psychosocial risks in line with Victorian legislation.
- Develop and implement programs that promote employee wellbeing and psychologically safe workplaces.
- Provide guidance and support for mental health and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation.
About You
- Proven experience in a senior OHS leadership role within a complex or regulated environment.
- Strong knowledge of Victorian OHS legislation and contemporary safety practices, including psychosocial risk management.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders.
- Experience building and embedding safety management systems and driving cultural change.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
The Benefits
- Opportunity to shape and lead safety strategy within a purpose-led organisation.
- Collaborative and values-driven culture.
- Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.
- Six-month contract role with immediate impact.
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Neil Williams on +61 0499483943, quoting reference JN -032026-42851. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com
