Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer

PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME | 12-MONTH FIXED-TERM | SEDDON, VICTORIA | NEW POSITION

Who Are We?

Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS) is a trusted not-for-profit supporting diverse communities across Greater Melbourne and Geelong since 1983. Our head office is based in Seddon, Melbourne’s west.

With more than 285 staff and 350 volunteers representing over 50 countries and 70 languages, we deliver culturally inclusive services that help people live safely, independently, and stay connected to their communities.

We are committed to respectful, person-centred support that reflects the diverse needs of the people we serve.

Benefits of Working with AMCS

- Salary packaging benefits

- Hybrid working arrangements

- Portable Long Service Leave

- High employee engagement in a supportive and inclusive workplace

- Meaningful community impact

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the role - Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer

This is a 12-month fixed-term position available on a part-time or full-time basis.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will play a key operational role in supporting AMCS to promote a safe, healthy and positive workplace for the wellbeing of our people.

You will work across corporate, community and direct-care environments, with a strong focus on translating health and safety requirements into practical solutions that work for our people.

Key responsibilities

- Providing practical health, safety and wellbeing advice to managers and employees.

- Supporting the identification, assessment and management of workplace hazards and risks.

- Supporting incident reporting, investigation and follow-up actions.

- Undertaking workplace inspections, risk assessments and safety reviews.

- Supporting the management of psychosocial hazards and employee wellbeing initiatives.

- Reviewing and developing HSW policies, procedures, guidelines and supporting documentation.

- Supporting managers to implement appropriate risk controls and corrective actions.





- Assisting with HSW reporting, data analysis and identification of emerging trends.

- Supporting consultation with employees, Health and Safety Representatives and the HSW Committee.

- Contributing to HSW training, education and safety communications.

- Supporting compliance with Victorian occupational health and safety legislation and relevant aged care requirements.

- Working collaboratively with People & Culture, operational leaders and other stakeholders to continue building a positive safety culture.

About you

We are looking for someone who combines strong health and safety knowledge with a practical and approachable style.

You will ideally bring

- Relevant qualifications in occupational health and safety, workplace health and safety, wellbeing, or a related discipline.

- Demonstrated experience in an operational health, safety and wellbeing role.

- Sound knowledge of Victorian OHS legislation, regulations and contemporary safety practice

- Experience conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections and incident investigations

- Demonstrated ability to review and develop policies, procedures and safety systems

- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

- Confidence working directly with managers and employees to resolve safety issues

- Strong judgement and the ability to balance compliance requirements with practical operational needs

- Good organisational, reporting and analytical skills.

- Experience within aged care, community services, disability, healthcare or another dispersed/direct-care workforce environment will be highly regarded.

This is a 12-month fixed-term position available on a part-time or full time basis, based at our Seddon office, with hybrid working arrangements and travel to other AMCS workplaces and community-based work locations as required.

If you are an experienced health, safety and wellbeing professional who enjoys being visible, practical and connected to the workforce, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience

📌 Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer (Seddon)
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