Job description: Hygienist

$122,825 per annum + 12% superannuation

16 weeks paid training at full salary

Full -Time, ongoing opportunity in Wadawurrung/Geelong or Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung / Melbourne CBD

Ready for a career where your experience can make a real difference? At WorkSafe Victoria, we're working towards making Victoria a global leader in workplace safety and wellbeing. We're looking for people from a wide range of industries who are passionate about protecting others and creating safer workplaces.

Whether you've worked in trades, manufacturing, transport, healthcare, government, engineering, agriculture, warehousing, logistics, safety, compliance, operations or another industry, your experience could be invaluable as a

WorkSafe Inspector .

This is an opportunity to use your industry knowledge, problem-solving skills and qualified experience to make a lasting impact across Victorian workplaces.

About the Opportunity The Hygienist utilises expertise to provide specialist service, advice and the implementation of and administration of specialist processes aligned with the framework of the OHS legislation.

This role provides authoritative analysis, specialist knowledge and expertise to inform the decision-making of others, including the recommendation of business solutions, and contributes to the development of initiatives to reduce risk to health and safety associated with occupational hygiene hazards in the workplace. It also provides technical evaluation of relevant statutory applications.

As a WorkSafe Inspector, you'll complete a training program designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in a regulatory environment.

Once appointed, you'll spend much of your time visiting workplaces across a variety of industries, assessing workplace safety, investigating concerns and helping organisations meet their legal obligations.

No two days are the same. You will:

Inspect workplaces and assess compliance with occupational health and safety legislation

Investigate incidents, hazards and safety concerns

Provide practical advice and guidance to employers and workers

Influence positive workplace safety outcomes

Build productive relationships with stakeholders





Take appropriate regulatory action when required

Contribute to safer workplaces across Victoria

This is a role for people who enjoy solving problems, engaging with others and making informed decisions that help protect workers and the community.

About You Our Inspectors come from diverse professional backgrounds but share a common goal: ensuring every worker returns home safely at the end of the day.

You will ideally bring:

A good knowledge of occupational hygiene and experience in the application of systems, processes and procedures to reduce the incidence and severity of injury and disease

A systems-thinking approach through experience and/or application

Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills

The ability to assess situations and make sound decisions under pressure

Excellent influencing, negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

The ability to interpret and apply legislation, standards or technical information

Confidence using technology and computer systems

Qualifications:

Post graduate qualifications in occupational hygiene and/or

A degree in a relevant discipline of science (preferably majoring in chemistry/physical science)

Eligible for or working towards becoming eligible for full membership of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygiene (AIOH)

Most importantly, you'll be passionate about making a positive difference and committed to improving workplace safety outcomes.

Recruitment & Training Process We invest heavily in developing our Inspectors through a structured recruitment and onboarding experience.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline:

Applications Close:

Monday 14th September at 11:00pm

Online Video Interviews, Cognitive & Psychometric Assessments:

Late September

Panel Interviews:





October/November

Police, Reference & Medical Checks:

November/December

Offers & Contracts:

December

Employment Commencement:

February

16-Week Paid Induction Program:

Monday 8th February

Successful applicants will also be required to enrol in a

Diploma of Government

as part of their development.

Information Sessions Interested in learning more?

Join one of our optional virtual information sessions to hear about our organisation, culture, different Inspector roles, and the recruitment and training process.

Session dates:

Tuesday 8th September at 5:30pm – Register here

Thursday 10th September at 12:30pm – Register here

*Please ensure you monitor your junk/spam email folder for a registration link.

Eligibility Requirements To be considered, applicants must:

Hold a valid, unrestricted Victorian Driver's Licence

Be available for all recruitment activities and training dates

Successfully complete National Criminal History, Reference and Medical Checks

Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or hold permanent residency

Please note, induction training will involve attendance at our Essendon Fields office three days per week and your local office two days per week throughout the 16-week program.

Working with us At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders.

Please note, due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

For further information, please visitHealth & Safety Inspector Informationor contact us via email:

Bring your experience. Build a rewarding career. Make a lasting impact.

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