We currently have an exciting new part-time opportunity for an OH&S; Officer to join the People & Culture team! The role will be based at our head office in Keysborough and will involve regular travel to Wallara sites to conduct inspections, support safety initiatives, and build strong relationships with managers and employees.

The role provides expertise to drive Wallara’s workplace safety capability agenda. The OH&S; Officer ensures up to date understanding of OH&S;/WHS environment in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) and associated Regulations. The role works to increase OH&S; literacy and workplace safety by educating and equipping staff with the right tools, resources, and knowledge.

Work pattern: 8:30am – 4:36pm, 3 days per week, worked on any day.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

- Support compliance with OHS legislation, regulations, standards and WorkSafe guidance

- Assist with WorkSafe inspections, audits and regulatory enquiries

- Monitor legislative changes and provide advice on required actions

- Participate in incident investigations and support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions

- Ensure notifiable incidents are reported to WorkSafe within required timeframes

- Support effective consultation with employees and Health & Safety Representatives

- Assist the OHS Committee with preparation, follow‑up and continuous improvement actions

- Contribute to a positive safety culture through guidance, coaching and safe‑leadership support

- Conduct site inspections and participate in safety audits

- Maintain WHS documentation including SOPs, SWMS and safety registers

- Collect and report OHS data, trends and performance indicators

- Build strong working relationships across the organisation to support secure work practices

- Contribute to the development and review of OHS policies, procedures and programs.

What you’ll need to succeed

- Minimum 2 years of experience in similar role

- Formal qualification in OHS, WHS or related discipline

- Demonstrated knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic)



and associated Regulations

- Knowledge of psychosocial hazard management

- Ability to analyse incidents and identify corrective and preventive actions

- Experience working with Health and Safety Representatives and Committees

- Ability to provide practical, solutions focused OHS advice to leaders and employees

- Strong communication, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills

- High level of organisation skills and attention to detail

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to enable effective and appropriate interaction at all levels within the organisation

- Proactive and adaptable attitude with a demonstrated professional approach to work

- High level of computer literacy

- Commitment to the principles of WHS, EEO, Cultural Diversity and all relevant legislation.

Must haves

- Right to work in Australia

- NDIS Worker Screening Check

- Full Victorian driver licence.

Work perks

- A supportive and collaborative work culture

- Salary packaging options

- Professional development and training

- EAP - Employee Assistance Program

- Access to employee benefits and discounts. This includes discounts for Endota Spa and more!

About Wallara

Wallara Australia is a unique non-profit organization based in Melbourne's South East. Every day we provide creative services for Australia's largest minority group – people with disabilities. We coach them to grow as individuals, to work productively, to explore their communities and to live the way they choose.

Why a career with Wallara?

Because when you join Wallara, you’ll join a movement! We’re driving social change for people with different abilities and we’re having a good time doing it! We’re passionate, professional,



and purposeful about our mission. We also value innovation, collaboration and celebration. It’s just the way we roll! If you believe the future is inclusive, you’ll feel right at home with us.

2023 South East Business Employer of Choice Award Winner

This award recognises organisations that are committed to investing in the development of their people. We do this by reinforcing shared values with a united purpose which establishes a distinct Employee Value Proposition. We also invest in wellbeing, promote work life balance, have a talent growth strategy that demonstrates best practice and are creating a culture of business excellence.

The Wallara Way:

- Be creative and push the boundaries

- Think client first

- Do the right thing

- Together we make a difference

- Have fun and celebrate awesomeness

How to apply

If you’re proactive, innovative, have a calm and flexible approach and are up for a new challenge, please apply through SEEK now. Please note, applications must include a resume and cover letter and only applications that meet the selection criteria will be considered.

For more information, please contact ***@wallara.com.au

Recruitment process

Your application will be reviewed against the position requirements. If shortlisted, we’ll contact you by email or phone to arrange a phone screening interview. If you progress beyond the phone screening, we’ll invite you to a formal in-person interview.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you have questions or need adjustments, please contact ***@wallara.com.au

While we will consider all requests, availability may depend on what can reasonably be provided.

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Our clients come from all communities and so do our people. Wallara is an equal opportunity employer – all abilities and from every walk of life, inclusion is why we exist. If you share our values and want to drive social change to empower people with different abilities, Wallara may be your next workplace.

📌 Occupational Health & Safety Officer (Keysborough)
🏢 Wallara Australia
📍 Keysborough