OHS Officer

Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort; Victoria; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort is seeking an OHS Officer to support safe day-to-day operations in an alpine environment. The role coordinates local OHS activities, conducts inspections, maintains safety registers and assists teams in applying safety controls on site.

The successful candidate will bring practical OHS experience, knowledge of Victorian requirements, strong organisational skills and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Practical OHS experience in an operational environment.
• Sound knowledge of Victorian OHS requirements and applying safety procedures.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage inspections and records.
• Collaborative communication across teams and contractors.
• Certificate IV in OHS or related qualification is desirable.
• Current Victorian driver licence and ability to work onsite in alpine conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support safe resort operations through onsite OHS activities, inspections and hazard identification.
• Coordinate safety actions and follow up hazards, incidents and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate OHS records and registers with up-to-date safety information.
• Work with operational teams, contractors and representatives to promote safety practices.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen onsite safety processes and controls.

Skills

OHS experience

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Driver licence

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

Play a hands-on role in workplace safety, making a practical difference at Mt Baw Baw.

16th October, 2026

The opportunity:
The OHS Officer plays an important role in supporting safe day-to-day operations across Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort. This practical, onsite position coordinates and completes local occupational health and safety activities, helping ensure hazards are identified, actions are followed through and accurate safety records are maintained.
Working closely with the Head of Resort Assets & Operations, resort leaders, employees, contractors, Health and Safety Representatives and the Safety & Wellbeing Advisor, you will support the delivery of ARV’s OHS Annual Workplan, undertake workplace inspections and checks, maintain safety registers and evidence, and assist operational teams to apply established safety procedures and controls.
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being out in the operational environment, building strong working relationships and turning safety requirements into practical action. If you are organised, safety-focused and comfortable working in a dynamic alpine setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities include:

• Support safe resort operations through practical onsite OHS activities, inspections and hazard identification.
• Coordinate safety actions, following up hazards, incidents and corrective actions to ensure they are appropriately addressed.
• Maintain accurate OHS records and registers, ensuring safety information and supporting documentation is current and reliable.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams, contractors and Health and Safety Representatives to promote practical and consistent safety practices.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen onsite safety processes and controls.

The opportunity:
The OHS Officer plays an important role in supporting safe day-to-day operations across Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort. This practical, onsite position coordinates and completes local occupational health and safety activities, helping ensure hazards are identified, actions are followed through and accurate safety records are maintained.
Working closely with the Head of Resort Assets & Operations, resort leaders, employees, contractors, Health and Safety Representatives and the Safety & Wellbeing Advisor, you will support the delivery of ARV’s OHS Annual Workplan, undertake workplace inspections and checks, maintain safety registers and evidence, and assist operational teams to apply established safety procedures and controls.
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being out in the operational environment, building strong working relationships and turning safety requirements into practical action. If you are organised, safety-focused and comfortable working in a dynamic alpine setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities include:

• Support safe resort operations through practical onsite OHS activities, inspections and hazard identification.
• Coordinate safety actions, following up hazards, incidents and corrective actions to ensure they are appropriately addressed.
• Maintain accurate OHS records and registers, ensuring safety information and supporting documentation is current and reliable.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams, contractors and Health and Safety Representatives to promote practical and consistent safety practices.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen onsite safety processes and controls.

Skills, experience and qualifications:

• Practical OHS experience, ideally within an operational, asset-based, outdoor or multi-site environment.
• Sound knowledge of Victorian OHS requirements and confidence applying safety procedures in a practical workplace setting.
• Strong organisational skills with experience conducting inspections, maintaining records and following actions through to completion.
• A collaborative and approachable communication style, with the ability to work effectively across operational teams and contractors.
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or a relevant operational qualification with OHS experience is desirable.
• Current Victorian driver licence and capacity to work onsite in alpine conditions.

Need more details?
For more information, including a copy of the Position Description, please contact [e-mail].
Where:
Mt Baw Baw
Employment type:
Permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE)
Salary Range:
Band 2.1 - $60,295 – 68,864 plus super
Applications close: Sunday 15th November
* Applications will be reviewed daily, so please do not delay submitting your application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The successful candidate will be required to:

• Have full Australian working rights.
• Hold a current Victorian driver licence.
• Satisfactorily complete required pre-employment checks, including reference checks, a National Criminal History check and a Working with Children check.
• Have the capacity to work onsite in alpine conditions and travel within the assigned resort as required.

Who will you be working for?
Alpine Resorts Victoria (ARV) oversees the management of Victoria’s six alpine resorts: Falls Creek, Mt Buller, Mt Hotham, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Stirling and Lake Mountain. Collectively, the resorts attract over one million visitors annually and support approximately ten thousand jobs.
Mt Buller offers a vibrant alpine village and extensive winter sports infrastructure, while Mt Stirling provides a more natural alpine experience focused on cross-country skiing, hiking and environmental education. Together, they provide distinctive alpine experiences while supporting ARV’s delivery of safe and effective resort operations.
For more information, visit www.alpineresorts.vic.gov.au.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Alpine Resorts Victoria is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diverse community it serves. ARV values the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of all people and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and accessible workplace.