Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Occupational health and safety
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DH/POLR/722849
About the role:
The role is responsible for supporting the effective management of employee health, safety, and wellbeing across the department. This includes the timely coordination of complex WorkCover claims beyond 130 weeks, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and proactive engagement with the department's WorkCover Agent.
The role also contributes to the delivery of employee wellbeing initiatives, maintains health and safety representation structures, and supports risk management activities such as audits, inspections, and investigations. Additionally, the role ensures accurate data entry and system maintenance to enable effective reporting and analysis.
About us:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.
We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.
About you:
Can you demonstrate the following?
Qualifications / Specialist Expertise
Qualifications
Specialist Expertise
What we offer:
How to apply:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delive ring services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at [email protected]. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.
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