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 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 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

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 valuable 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

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 (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Wallara Australia
📍 Port Phillip City