Director, Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Job Description

Applications close Thursday 20 February 2025 at 11.59PM Overview Work type: Full time Salary: $290,601 - $419,000 Grade: SES2 Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety Location: CBD Reference: VG/1843494If you want to do work that matters, then this is the place to be. VicGrid has been established to ensure Victoria has the infrastructure in place to transition to renewable energy. Elevate your career in renewable energy and help preserve the world around us for future generations. VicGrid is leading the charge in delivering ground-breaking projects across Victoria. We are an energised team and passionate about the innovative work we deliver. We trust, support, value and nurture our people, as we strive to create a sustainable future for Victorian communities. We need people with passion, excitement, and capability to work in a fast-paced delivery environment. If you want to be a part of shaping Victoria’s renewable energy transition, we want you to work with us. The Opportunity The Director, Health, Safety and Wellbeing leads health and safety efforts at VicGrid, overseeing the team and ensuring safety outcomes across renewable energy developments and projects. They implement safety strategies, manage project risks, advise on best practices, and ensure compliance with legislation. As a member of the VicGrid Leadership Team, the role also contributes to overall strategy and promotes a safety-focused, ethical team culture. What you will deliver Create and foster a high performing and cohesive Safety team, guiding and motivating team members to ensure organisational objectives are met, with a focus on delivering exceptional safety services, ensuring both organisations and government policy objectives, as well as community expectations, are effectively met. Implementation of a comprehensive safety strategy designed to enhance safety standards and practices across the project and wider industry. This includes developing and executing health and safety management plans, and contractor assurance programs, and driving industry-shaping safety initiatives. Provide high-level strategic and influential health and safety advice to the VicGrid leadership team and Program Directors to effectively manage legislative requirements and mitigate project risk. Proactively address potential health and safety risks associated with managing program and contracts with high levels of public scrutiny. What you will bring Qualification in health and safety or management field is desirable. Exceptional working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and other associated legislative requirements is essential. Experience managing safety requirements on major infrastructure projects. Experience establishing and implementing safety management systems and procedures. What we offer you Career advancement and professional development opportunities. Mental health and wellbeing offerings through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment. Other relevant information: For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. Applicants must possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Should there be an opportunity for an ongoing appointment, these will only be available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace VicGrid is an Administrative Office established in relation to the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate (DEECA). VicGrid welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. How to Apply This is a fixed term position available on a three year fixed term contract. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, with some overnight travel. Hybrid work arrangements available.For further information please refer to the attached position description.Applications close at 11:59pm on day, 20 February 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr