OHS Generalist

Findmea; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Findmea is seeking an experienced OHS Generalist for a 12-week temporary assignment based in Fawkner. You will support the organisation to meet legislative obligations for a safe workplace across sites, collaborating with leaders and staff on OHS and wellbeing initiatives and strengthen safety systems.

You will help develop and review procedures and tools to improve safety performance and build a strong safety culture across the Northern Region.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• Experience interpreting health and safety and risk management legislation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across varied workgroups.
• Well-developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to investigate issues, identify solutions and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• A current Victorian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of OHS systems, processes and initiatives.
• Coordinate hazard identification, risk assessment and risk management activities.
• Promote safe plant and safe work practices across multiple sites.
• Conduct audits to measure compliance and program effectiveness.
• Support incident, hazard, near miss and environmental risk reporting and investigation.
• Provide practical OHS advice and support to leaders, staff and committees.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and a strong workplace safety culture.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Formal qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OHS Generalist - 12 Week Temporary Assignment

Our client is seeking an experienced OHS Generalist for a 12-week temporary assignment based in Fawkner.

This is an opportunity suited to a safety professional who enjoys working closely with leaders and staff to support compliance, strengthen safety systems, and contribute to a positive workplace culture across multiple sites.

What's on offer:

• 12-week temporary assignment


• Full-time hours - 38 hours per week


• $52.25 per hour


• Fawkner location with travel across sites as required


• Opportunity to join a not-for-profit organisation

About the role:

This role sits within the OHS team and supports the organisation to meet its legislative obligations to provide and maintain a safe working environment across its sites and grounds.

You will work collaboratively with staff and leaders to deliver OHS and wellbeing initiatives, support operational safety priorities, and contribute to the development and review of systems, procedures and tools that strengthen overall safety performance.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of OHS systems, processes and initiatives


• Coordinate hazard identification, risk assessment and risk management activities


• Promote safe plant and safe work practices across multiple sites


• Conduct audits to measure compliance and program effectiveness


• Support incident, hazard, near miss and environmental risk reporting and investigation


• Provide practical OHS advice and support to leaders, staff and committees


• Contribute to continuous improvement and a strong workplace safety culture


• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Formal qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field


• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying health and safety and risk management legislation


• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across varied workgroups


• Well-developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills


• The ability to investigate issues, identify solutions and meet deadlines


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities


• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite


• A current Victorian driver's licence

Experience in a similar role is desirable, as is exposure to project-based safety initiatives.

Location and travel:

The role is primarily based in Fawkner, with travel required to other sites across the Northern Region and regular travel to Lilydale and the Eastern Region.

Additional requirements:

The successful candidate will be required to complete a police check as part of the pre-employment process.