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 **** (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 safe 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 **** (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 skilled 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
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 weprovide creative services for Australia's largest minority group – people with disabilities.We coach them to grow as individuals, to work productively, toexplore 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.
**** 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
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.
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📌 Occupational Health & Safety Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Wallara Australia
📍 Melbourne