Posted: 24/01/2025
Closing Date: 28/02/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Melbourne Metropolitan
Job Category: People & Culture
**We are Veriu Group (pronounced 'Very You')**
Our brands come from humble beginnings and a passion for connecting travellers to the local authenticity of a location. We aim to bring people together in new ways, to create lifelong travel memories that can't be found in a guidebook, and to help people discover the true experience of a place.
Through our brands Punthill Apartment Hotels and Veriu Hotels & Suites, we operate 25 hotels across Australia and have over 35 years of brand history. Our ambitious plan to operate 80 hotels by 2030 becomes closer this year with numerous new hotel openings across the country, and this means we're well on our way to achieving our mission of becoming the largest Australian-owned apartment hotel operator.
Our people are incredible because they're empowered to be themselves. We're not about hierarchy or rigid structure. Instead, we create an environment where people can make decisions, feel supported and access unlimited opportunities for growth. Our values of Relationship-Focused, Integrity, Personal Growth & Ownership Mindset guide our actions and decisions, and are what our diverse culture is all about.
Now is the perfect time for like-minded people to join our expansion journey. If you're looking for a meaningful role that can make a serious impact, within a culture that allows you to be truly you - you've found us and we can't wait to hear from you
**Our WHS Officer Role**
- Based at our brand new Corporate Office at 484 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
- In addition to our Veriu Perks, access our private & complimentary team gym
- Travel to our hotels (VIC, ACT, NSW, QLD) occasionally as needed
- Be part of a passionate and authentic collective of people
This is more than a job—it's the start of a journey.
As our first dedicated WHS Officer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping how Veriu Group cares for its most important asset: our people. In this brand-new position, you'll ensure we're doing everything we can to create a healthy, safe, and supportive workplace, while protecting our business from risk and ensuring compliance across our team.
Strong relationships will be at the heart of your success—you'll need to connect with team members across the business, overcome objections with tact and persistence, and bring people on the journey with you. By fostering trust and collaboration, you'll align the team to the importance of safety and compliance, achieving outcomes that protect everyone.
**Key Accountabilities**
You'll play a pivotal role within our People & Culture team, collaborating closely with our hotel operations teams to:
- Ensure the Group's Compliance with WHS Legislation and Regulatory Standards
- Foster a Safe Workplace and Promote Mental Wellbeing
- Effectively Manage Workplace Injuries and Oversee Seamless Return-to-Work Programs
- Thoroughly Investigate, Accurately Report, and Effectively Manage Workplace Incidents
- Design and Maintain Robust Crisis Response and Risk Management Frameworks
- Establish and Execute Comprehensive WHS Audit Plans
- Cultivate a Proactive and Empowering Safety Culture
- Educate, coach, and upskill teams and leaders
- Enhance and streamline WHS systems and processes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
**Benefits**
Our Veriu People have access to a wide range of perks, including:
- National career growth opportunities
- Full ownership of your specialist area / role
- Accelerated career development
- Comprehensive onboarding & ongoing support
- The chance to join Veriu Fast-Track, our Hotel Management Development Program
- Genuine flexibility and career security
- Flat structure & high performing culture that values relationships & individuality
- Generous referral bonuses when you refer your friends to work with us (up to $1000)
- Discounts on accommodation across our network
- Discounts on private health insurance
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Exciting team social events
- And more
**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**About You**
- Approved Australian working rights (Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a Visa with approved working rights)
- Minimum 3-5 years in a WHS or risk management role (hospitality or service industries preferrable)
- Proven track record in injury prevention, return-to-work program management, and compliance with workers' compensation requirements
- Experience working with regulatory authorities and managing statutory and legislative requirements at federal, state, and local levels
- Demonstrated experience in safety auditing, incident investigation, and reporting with actionable outcomes
- Strong understanding of Australian WHS laws and statutory requirements at federal, state, and local levels
- Knowledge of workers' compensation frameworks and regulations by state
- Familiarity with ISO 45001 standards and saf