Help shape safer workplaces across the department through clear policy and practical guidance.
Create simple resources that help people work safely every day.
Build your policy and project skills while supporting meaningful health and safety work.
Join a supportive team and make a lasting difference across the public sector.
2x Fixed term roles until 30 June ****, full-time role earning $100,894 to $114,476 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As policy and projects officer, you will help improve health, safety and wellbeing across the department.
You will develop explicit resources, support key projects and help build a strong safety culture.
You will:
develop
clear
health and safety policies, procedures, guidance, templates and intranet content
plan and lead
practical
consultation with employees, health and safety representatives and managers
write
simple
documents that turn complex information into easy-to-use guidance
support
priority
projects, report on progress and help solve issues as they arise
maintain
accurate
records, contribute to continuous improvement and help build staff knowledge through policies, procedures and training.
About you
A tertiary qualification in occupational health and safety, or progress towards completing one, is highly desirable. Policy or safety experience is also highly desirable.
You should also have:
strong
writing skills for policies, reports and business cases
good
knowledge of policy development and Victorian Government processes, or the ability to learn quickly
experience
managing digital content,



intranet platforms and Microsoft Office, including electronic document management systems such as TRIM
sound
problem-solving, project delivery and communication skills, with a commitment to inclusion and continuous improvement.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Amy Hagger at ******.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
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 get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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📌 Policy And Projects Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Melbourne