Psychosocial Safety Partner: Coach Leaders to Safer Workplaces

Department of Justice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice is seeking a psychosocial safety business partner to help teams reduce risks to staff health and safety across Victoria. You will turn safety plans into practical steps that prevent harm and improve working lives for staff across the state.

You must hold a full, current driver’s licence and be prepared to travel to metropolitan and regional locations; relevant qualifications or experience in workplace safety or psychological health are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Full, current driver's licence and willingness to travel to metro/regional locations.
• Practical knowledge of Victorian workplace safety laws and applying them.
• Experience finding, assessing and controlling complex risks to psychological health.
• Strong communication skills to guide leaders and explain sensitive issues clearly.
• Ability to analyse information, solve problems and deliver measurable improvements within timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear advice on complex safety risks and help teams meet Victorian health and safety laws.
• Coach leaders, managers and safety representatives to build safer workplaces.
• Help teams find, assess and control risks, then check how well controls work.
• Investigate incidents and use safety data to recommend targeted changes.
• Deliver practical workshops and safety projects, then assess their results.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical/problem solving

Practical knowledge of Victorian laws

Delivery of measurable improvements

Education

Relevant qualifications in workplace safety or psychological health

Job description

The Department of Justice is seeking a psychosocial safety business partner to help teams reduce risks to staff health and safety across Victoria. You will turn safety plans into practical steps that prevent harm and improve working lives for staff across the state.

You must hold a full, current driver’s licence and be prepared to travel to metropolitan and regional locations; relevant qualifications or experience in workplace safety or psychological health are highly valued.