Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time Salary: $100,894 - $114,476

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Occupational health and safety

Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs

Reference: VG/381891

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

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.

If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.

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)

THE ROLE

This is an exciting and agile role whereby you will be responsible for the Health and Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) support to staff, management and Health and Safety Representatives across Victoria.

Some HSW issues may require interpretation of the Act, negotiations with the Health Safety staff representatives and making best practice recommendations.





The role also provides guidance to senior managers who are addressing significant OH&S; issue to ensure the process is consistent with the Departments processes and procedures as well as the OH&S; Act and Regulations as well as Psychosocial Regulations.

As part of the role, you will be required to support development of OHS strategies to reduce the likelihood of injuries to staff. This work is facilitated through the development and management of fit for purpose OHS Management Systems and solutions and advice to comply with relevant legislation, standards, regulations, guidelines, departmental policies, and procedures.

A critical aspect of this role will be the ability to build productive working relationships with departmental staff, managers and external stakeholders including WorkSafe Victoria, Legal Services, the relevant unions and contract service providers.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Provide leadership and specialist advice to implement actions to improve the health and safety of staff.
- Ensure that consultative processes are followed to improve health and safety by using the relevant tools and systems, including guidelines and policies.
- Provide advice on matters arising in relation to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004.

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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.

Applications close Monday 14 September 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

31 August 2026

📌 HSW Adviser (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne