Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Occupational health and safety
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 10022
• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
• Permanent full-time role | 80 hours per fortnight | ADOs | five weeks leave & salary packaging
About the role
This role is responsible for delivering expert OHS advice, training, and support to managers, Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs), and employees. It plays a key role in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of OHS strategies, policies, and procedures, with a strong focus on risk prevention—including the identification and management of psychosocial hazards—and the promotion of a proactive safety culture.
Key responsibilities
• Assist in the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Barwon Health’s OHSMS to ensure alignment with legislative requirements and best practice frameworks.
• Facilitate effective consultation and communication processes to support employee participation in safety initiatives and programs.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers, employees, and HSRs on a range of safety and psychosocial risk matters.
• Support the investigation of OHS and psychosocial-related incidents, including root cause analysis and the development of corrective actions.
What we’re looking for
• Have a sound working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, Regulations, Codes of Practice and relevant Australian Standards.
• Strong initiative and demonstrated experience in promoting and maintaining a positive safety culture.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health staff benefits
• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
o Living expenses capped at $9,010
o Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Diversity and inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]
All appointments are subject to:
• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.