Senior Safety Advisor

Department of Transport and Planning; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning in Victoria seeks a Senior Safety Advisor to strengthen health and safety capability across the Network Operations Division. You will provide expert guidance on policies, train staff, and drive a proactive safety culture for field-based and high-risk work.

You will lead audits, data analysis, and risk mitigation, coaching managers in incident investigation and safety practices while collaborating with other divisions and field teams to deliver robust health

Qualifications

• Diploma in WHS (mandatory) and ICAM qualifications and/or demonstrable experience (mandatory).
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and development skills (mandatory).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver training on subject matter expertise (mandatory); Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead safety improvements and safety culture initiatives.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Support legal compliance and risk management activities.
• Analyze safety data and develop evidence-based solutions.
• Coach managers in incident investigation and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with divisions and field staff to implement safety practices.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching and training

Adaptability

Collaborative working

Education

WHS Diploma

ICAM qualifications

Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment (desirable)

Job description

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

This Senior Safety Advisor role within DTP’s Network Operations Division supports leaders and managers to strengthen health and safety capability, implement safety policies and frameworks, and build a proactive safety culture. The role provides specialist advice, education and support through the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Management System (HSWMS), particularly for field-based and high-risk work. Key responsibilities include leading safety improvements, conducting audits and inspections, supporting legal compliance and risk management, analysing safety data, and developing evidence-based solutions. The role also coaches managers in incident investigation, corrective actions and safety practices, while working closely with DTP divisions and field-based staff.

What we’re looking for

• Continuously looks for opportunities to improve, innovate and achieve better outcomes.
• Builds strong stakeholder relationships and responds effectively to customer and business needs.
• Develops others through coaching, constructive feedback, knowledge sharing and learning opportunities.
• Works collaboratively to build supportive relationships, share information and resolve challenges.
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities, systems and processes while maintaining a focus on quality and outcomes.

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Qualifications and experience

• Diploma in WHS (mandatory) and ICAM qualifications and/or demonstrable experience (mandatory).
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and development skills (mandatory).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver training on subject matter expertise (mandatory); Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (desirable).

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

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