Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is seeking a Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to support the delivery of safety and wellbeing services across the Department. You will provide practical guidance to managers, supervisors and staff, identify risks, promote safe systems of work, and contribute to a proactive safety culture.

The role sits in the Safety Team within the People and Culture - Workplace Relations and Safety Branch, collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders and driving

Qualifications

• Resilience: accepts feedback, stays constructive under pressure.
• Outcomes thinking: aligns work to branch direction and goals.
• Critical thinking: analyzes guidelines, solves problems with input from others.
• Stakeholder engagement: adds value for clients, maintains satisfaction.
• People management: sets expectations, gives feedback, supports engagement.
• Capability development: mentors others, grows team skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports delivery of safety and wellbeing services across the Department.
• Identifies and manages physical and psychosocial health and safety risks.
• Contributes to a positive safety culture and proactive practices.
• Prepares reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues.
• Provides specialist advice based on field of expertise.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to resolve safety and wellbeing matters.

Skills

Resilience

Outcomes thinking

Critical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Capability development

Job description

Safety and Wellbeing AdvisorSalary: $100,894 - $114,476 (plus Superannuation)Ongoing positionUsual hours of work: Full-timeUsual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000The RoleThe Safety and Wellbeing Advisor supports the delivery of safety and wellbeing services across the Department by providing practical advice, guidance and support to managers, supervisors and employees. The role assists in identifying and managing physical and psychological health and safety risks, supporting safe systems of work, and contributing to a positive and proactive safety culture.Working as part of the Safety and Wellbeing team, the role supports the implementation of OHS policies, procedures, programs and initiatives, including psychosocial risk management, workplace inspections, incident response, wellbeing activities and early intervention strategies. The Safety and Wellbeing Advisor will work collaboratively with stakeholders to help resolve safety and wellbeing matters, promote continuous improvement, and support safe, healthy and psychologically safe workplaces across the Department.Main accountabilities:Prepares reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues that impact at program or organisational levelResearches and applies advanced theoretical knowledge in a specialised field to operational problem solvingProvides specialist administrative and corporate support expertiseUndertakes complex or technical investigations and makes recommendations for actionProvides professional scientific, technical or specialist advice based on field of expertiseContributes expertise to a team working on complex projectsThe TeamThe position of Safety and Wellbeing Advisor forms part of the People and Culture - Workplace Relations and Safety Branch, which sits within Corporate Services Group.Corporate Services actively supports Ministers and portfolio groups to create the conditions for sustainable economic development and employment growth. The Group works collaboratively to deliver integrated and operational functions across the department, leading the development of governance, people, culture, systems and capability.Corporate Services comprises Finance and Procurement; Legal and Legislation; Emergency Management; Ministerial and Portfolio Services; People and Workplace Services; Service Centre; Office of the Chief Operating Officer (EIT) and Technology Services.Workplace Relations and Safety (WRS) is a multi-disciplinary team. It is a strategic and tactical operational function, supporting the achievement of the department's objectives by providing excellent service and trusted advice. It has a clear focus on adding value to the department by supporting the Executive Board to drive organisational culture through a range of strategies and initiatives.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have the following main skills and experience: Resilience: Gives frank and honest feedback/advice. Listens when ideas are challenged, seeks to understand the nature of criticism, and responds constructively; Displays confidence and conviction when communicating an opinion.Outcomes Thinking: Works with sense of purpose within the team and enables others to understand the strategic direction of the branch and organisation.Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Resolves issues through deep nderstanding/interpretation of existing guidelines. Where guidelines aren't available, analyses ideas available and takes action including in consultation with others to resolve problems.Stakeholder Engagement: Takes steps to add value for the client or stakeholder; Links people with other areas as appropriate; Monitors client and stakeholder satisfaction; Constructively deals with stakeholder issues.Managing People: Communicates role expectations and purpose; recognises deviation from values, performance standards and provides timely and constructive feedback; Understands individual needs to optimise employee engagement.Develop Capability: Actively seeks to improve others' skills and talents by providing knowledge, constructive feedback, coaching and learning opportunities; Consistently develops team capability; Recognises and develops potential in others.Further InformationFor a confidential discussion, please contact Christine Hartwell on 0436 934 834.The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at [e-mail] with the position number in the subject line.How to ApplyPlease click the `Apply Now' button.To be considered for this position, please submit a Resume and a Cover letter demonstrating how you meet each of the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description.Applications close at 23:59pm on Thursday, 12 November 2026.