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Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer - Fixed Term Part Time

• Are you passionate about prioritising the safety and wellbeing of others?
• Partner with our Learning & Development Team to deliver HS&W related training
• Fixed-term part time (entry level) position (3 days per week) available at our Burwood East site, for 6 months!

About RSPCA Victoria

RSPCA Victoria is a non-government, community-based, not-for-profit organisation whose vision is ‘ending cruelty to all animals’. We are Victoria’s best-known and most respected animal welfare organisation.

Our organisation’s purpose is to work with the community to achieve outstanding animal welfare through education, advocacy, and animal care and protection. RSPCA Victoria’s values - clarity and accountability, respect and consideration, and expertise and collaboration - set clear expectations for all our staff and volunteers.

About the role

The Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer is responsible for supporting the administration and monitoring of RSPCA Victoria's WHS Management system, that improves the safety and wellbeing of our people and builds a positive safety culture across the organisation. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager in the administration, monitoring and enhancement of the WH&S Management System.
• Provide support to managers, employees and volunteers on hazard identification, incident reporting, investigations, and implementation and monitoring of corrective actions.
• Support the management of workers compensation claims and non-work related injuries/illnesses to achieve safe and sustainable return to work outcomes.
• Maintain MyOSH (online workplace health and safety system), ensuring that the system and reporting functionality is utilised effectively to drive manager accountability and positive safety outcomes.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of HS&W policies and procedures to ensure compliance with HS&W legislation and improve work practices.
• Partner with the Learning & Development team to ensure the implementation of the WHS training needs analysis and delivery of health, safety and wellbeing related training.
• Support serious incident investigations, including action development, implementation and monitoring.
• Support the implementation and management of mental health and wellbeing related initiatives to improve the safety and wellbeing of our people.
• Support the communication and engagement of employees and volunteers on health, safety and wellbeing related matters, including providing administration for the WHS Consultative Committee and Mental Health & Wellbeing Committee.
• Provide administrative support associated with health, safety and wellbeing, including records management and report production.

What we are looking for from you 

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred, however not essential.
• Strong administration & orgnisational skills. 
• High level literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills, including intermediate computer skills (including use of Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety related legislation and practices.
• Passionate about health, safety and wellbeing and making the workplace safer to work and volunteer.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging work environment.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment.

Highly regarded 

• Return to Work Certification or relevant workplace experience;
• Certificate IV in Health and Safety.

Recruitment Requirements 

• Valid and current driver’s license.
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check.

What we can offer you 

• Encouraged work-life balance and a broad range of leave entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, additional leave (6 days per year pro-rata), purchased leave, paid parental leave, study leave and paid family and domestic violence leave 
• Recognised by Mental Health First Aid Australia, as an advanced workplace - Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives, including confidential counselling services and education programs 
• Generous discount on products and services, including Royal Canine pet food, Hush Puppies footwear and RSPCA Victoria retail and vet clinic products / services 
• Salary packaging and novated lease arrangements on offer with leading provider, Maxxia
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities.

How to apply 

To learn more about our organisation and this job opportunity, please visit our website at www.rspcavic.org and download the Position Description for more details. Alternatively, please contact our Recruitment Team via recruitment@rspcavic.org.au 

*Please note that we are actively reviewing applications and to apply as soon as possible*

RSPCA Victoria is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are welcome to access RSPCA Victoria’s Diversity & Inclusion Policy here.