Description:
- Calling dedicated HSW professionals, looking for a new challenge!
- Work in one of the landmark institutions of Melbourne's cultural sector.
- Employee benefits include a 10% discount at Readings bookstore.
About the Library
State Library Victoria is Australia's oldest public library, and one of the first free public libraries in the world.
We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives. Free to access and open to all, the Library enriches the cultural, educational, social and economic lives of all Victorians.
State Library Victoria preserves and shares the stories of Victoria and the world, and is a major destination for stimulating cultural experiences, contemporary debates, and community-driven collecting. We encourage learning, exploration, imagination, and creativity, opening up possibilities for all Victorians.
About the Opportunity
The HSW Advisor contributes to the development, implementation, coordination, and review of the broader HSW Management System in consultation with the Manager HSW, executive leaders, branch leaders, consultative forums and the HSW team. The HSW Advisor ensures effective business partnerships through strong stakeholder engagement, coaching and developing while responding to operational needs and promoting a culture where people feel safe and supported.
Reporting to the Manager, Health Safety and Wellbeing, the Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Advisor is responsible for the provision of HSW advice and support to organisation Leaders and employees to build their knowledge, skills and capability in OHS matters to add value to the organisation while achieving HSW objectives and targets.
About You
The ideal candidate comes with solid professional knowledge in health, safety, and wellbeing and the ability to provide technical OHS advice to a range of stakeholders. You are comfortable with working with a range of stakeholders and to interpret and apply policies and processes relevant to your work.
In addition, you will have:
- Qualifications in a relevant discipline e.g. Occupational Health and Safety (or enrolled in a current course of study)
- Experience working in an HSW role with a solid track record of developing and delivering HSW initiatives to a broad range of stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in adapting and conveying complex HSW information to a wide range of stakeholders, including delivering reports and presentations, and responding to queries on the topic.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (oral and written) using language in a manner that is clear, fluent and succinct and present information to develop the users understanding of the topic.
- Experience preparing high quality reports, memos and briefs by gathering and interpreting complex data utilising relevant software in professional practice, including Microsoft Office suite, safety systems or other related systems.
- A track record of managing successful collaborations and stakeholder relationships, including upskilling stakeholders in best practices and requirements.
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (desirable).
- Auditor qualifications (desirable).
- ICAM Investigation qualification or similar qualification (desirable).
State Library Victoria is a child-safe organisation. For this role, you will need to have a current and valid Working with Children (WWCC) check.
State Library Victoria promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from cultural and linguistical diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+, D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent people and people of all ages and abilities to apply.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button to submit your application via Careers.Vic.
The following documents should be attached to your application:
- Resume
- Your answers (maximum of 2 pages total) to the following questions:
Can you
- Tell us about a time you collaborated with stakeholders to develop and implement a Safety initiative. How did you build engagement, manage challenges while ensuring compliance with OHS Legislation?
- Describe how you have utilised your risk management experience using your safety skills (i.e. auditing, risk assessments, incident/hazard management/investigation) to provide solutions to identified or emerging workplace risks?
- Describe your experience in managing day-to-day safety software systems (e.g. DoneSafe) including running reports, analysing data and generating charts using dashboard systems (e.g. PowerBi). How did you present the information (e.g. presentations, reports etc.) considering different audiences (e.g. Board, Executive, Teams)?
- Describe your experience in developing or contributing to the development and implementation of a Health and Safety Management Framework and associated procedures, systems and processes?
(for more information on format and content of your application, please see Preparing Your Application on the Careers.vic page).
Enquiries
For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Elaine McGuigan (Manager, Manager, Health Safety and Wellbeing) via email .
For assistance with the application process please contact us at employment@slv.vic.gov.au .
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Reasonable Adjustments
We want all applicants to have an equal opportunity to demonstrate that they are the best person for the job. If you require an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, or the provision of a particular access service, please contact our People team on employment@slv.vic.gov.au . If you are unable to make this deadline due to unforeseen personal circumstances, please get in contact to obtain a short extension to the deadline.
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