Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Occupational health and safety
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/SLV/PAP/1929330
About the Opportunity
The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor is responsible for the provision of health, safety and wellbeing (HSW) advice and support to organisational Leaders and employees. The role adds value by building the knowledge, skills and capability in occupational health and safety matters, resulting in achieving the Library's HSW objectives and targets.
Reporting to the Manager HSW, the Advisor role supports the implementation, and review of the HSW Management System and undertakes programs of work in consultation with the Manager HSW, team colleagues and various consultative forums. The HSW Advisor responds to operational needs while fostering a culture where people feel safe and supported.
About You
We value your HSW background and your practical application of Victorian Occupational Health and Safety legislation. Your ability to address short-term and urgent matters while progressing longer term HSW priorities speaks of your organisational capacity and planning capability. Having already proven adept at using Microsoft Office applications to organise your thoroughly-documented reports and investigations, you are ready to become known as the point-of-contact for all things HSW.
Your ability to write concise accurate reports, analysing data so that key stakeholders can make informed decisions, will prove beneficial in the role. You will enjoy the stakeholder engagement aspects of the role, including delivery of safety training.
In addition, you will come to us with:
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, contem porary debates, and community-driven collecting. We encourage learning, exploration, imagination, and creativity, opening up possibilities for all Victorians.
State Library Victoria is a child-safe organisation. A valid Working with Children Check will be required before commencing.
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, neurodiverse 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:
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Enquiries
To arrange a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Elaine McGuigan Acting Manager, Health Safety and Wellbeing via [email protected]
For assistance with the application process please contact us at [email protected]
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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 [email protected]
Advertising closes on Tuesday 24 June, 2026 at 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time.
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