Description:
The Manager – Health and Wellbeing plays a key role in promoting a supportive, psychologically safe workplace at VicGrid. They design and manage wellbeing programs, respond to work-related incidents, and ensure access to support services. The role includes collaborating with leadership to meet training and safety standards, supporting staff through organisational change, and measuring the impact of wellbeing initiatives. A focus on cultural safety and legal compliance is also central to the position.
If this sounds like a program you want to be a part of, keep reading to find out some the things you will be responsible for delivering and some of the skills and experience you will bring with you.
What you will deliver
- Create and oversee programs and initiatives that support a psychologically safe work environment, employee mental health and employee wellbeing, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Establish and manage processes to respond effectively when an employee needs support due to a work-related incident.
- Develop and implement team crisis response processes such as debriefing following triggering events in the community, particularly for those in community engagement roles.
- Develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of health and wellbeing initiatives and report on progress to the Director, People and Capability.
What you will bring
- A degree in psychology, social work, occupational health, or a related field.
- Certification in Mental Health First Aid, Crisis Intervention, or similar qualifications.
- Proven expertise in developing, implementing, and managing mental health and wellbeing programs within an organisation.
- Experience in establishing and managing crisis response processes, including debriefing and support following triggering events.
What we offer you
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities
- Mental health and wellbeing offerings through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which is extended to team members and their families for work and personal issues
- Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment
- Annual leave loading of 17.5% payment on top of your base salary when you take annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave
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.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period.
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 Ongoing position. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, with some overnight travel. Hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.