OHS Officer

Swan Hill District Health; Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym memberships

Salary packaging

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Swan Hill District Health in Victoria is seeking a part-time Occupational Health and Safety Officer to support day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of our health and safety programs. Reporting to the OH&S Manager, you will help maintain risk management and emergency preparedness systems, ensure compliance with legislation, and foster a positive safety culture.

A Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS (or related field) and strong administrative skills are required, with a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Completion of at least a Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of workplace health and safety principles, legislation, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day delivery, administration, and continuous improvement of OH&S programs and systems.
• Assist hazard identification, risk management, incident reporting, safety monitoring, and staff support initiatives.
• Maintain OH&S Risk Management System and Emergency Preparedness System to ensure policies and records are current.
• Support compliance with relevant legislation and safety management standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Collaborative team player

Independent worker

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Diploma in Work Health and Safety

Business Administration qualification

Job description

A parttime position is available for an Occupational Health and Safety Officer to join our enthusiastic team of Health Professionals in the People & Culture Department at Swan Hill District Health.

The Position

The Occupational Health & Safety Officer is responsible for supporting the effective day-to-day delivery, administration, and continuous improvement of the organisation's health and safety programs, systems, and processes. Working closely with the OH&S Manager, the role provides high-level administrative and operational support to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017, and relevant safety management standards.

The position assists in maintaining the Occupational Health & Safety Risk Management System and Emergency Preparedness System, ensuring organisational policies, procedures, records, and reporting requirements are current and compliant. The OH&S Officer contributes to hazard identification, risk management, incident reporting, safety monitoring, and staff support initiatives that promote a safe and healthy workplace. The role also supports compliance with Department of Health emergency management requirements for Victorian health services and contributes to building a positive safety culture through collaboration, education, communication, and continuous improvement activities across the organisation.

You Bring

• Completion of at least a Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the field of practice.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records, manage multiple priorities, prepare reports, and coordinate occupational health and safety activities in a timely and systematic manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of workplace health and safety principles, legislation, and risk management practices, with the ability to provide routine safety advice, support compliance activities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build positive working relationships with employees, managers, Health and Safety Representatives, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement within defined procedures, and contribute to a positive safety culture that aligns with SHDH's values of Connected Care and Best Experience.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and continuous learning, including a willingness to undertake further OH&S training and development opportunities.

Mandatory requirements

• Current National Police Check, or will to obtain.
• Working with Children’s Check, or will to obtain.
• NDIS worker screening check, or will to obtain.
• Evidence of immunisation records/history as part of the Health Services Act 1988, 2020 Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers).

About Swan Hill:

Swan Hill is situated in North-West Victoria. Located on the beautiful banks of the Murray River with multiple tourist attractions and community events in the surrounding region.

About Swan Hill District Health:

Swan Hill District Health is a 143 bed (including Aged Care), fully integrated rural public health facility servicing a greater community of around 35,000 people. At Swan Hill District Health (SHDH), our vision is to provide connected care, best experience for our community.

SHDH is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member.

Whilst encouraging and supporting work/life balance, SHDH also provides:

A dynamic workplace

Discounted Corporate gym memberships

Salary Sacrifice/Packaging

Professional Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Attract Connect Stay

our community are excited to see you and your family arrive. Let us help you connect; schools, partner employment, clubs, housing and the things that matter to you when building your new life.

Swan Hill District Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let us know by contacting **********@shdh.org.au

Swan Hill District Health reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to this date.