Safety & Wellbeing Strategist

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

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