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Work Health, Safety & Environment Officer
Docklands, Australia
Reference: 6777623
Are you a proactive and collaborative WHS professional passionate about fostering safe, sustainable, and positive workplace environments? Join our Systems team to lead WHS&E activities that drive organisational safety culture, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.
* Remuneration: Band 4 - $89,184.51 - $111,200.77 + superannuation + generous NFP salary packaging options up to $18,550
* Full-time (1.0 FTE) maximum term role until 13 February 2026.
* Docklands office location - Hybrid; WFH (2-3 days)
You will be part of the Systems team, working closely with the Quality & Risk Manager, WHS Committee, Team Enviro Committee, and senior leadership to ensure the organisation meets its health, safety, and environmental responsibilities. This role combines strategic planning, compliance oversight, staff training, and cultural change leadership to embed WHS&E best practice into daily operations.
Your week will include a diverse mix of tasks such as conducting risk assessments, implementing WHSE policies, leading incident investigations, coordinating emergency procedures and safety equipment, chairing WHS and environmental committees.
About Us
We are North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN), Victoria's largest independent, locally governed and run, not-for-profit PHN, dedicated to improving primary health care in Melbourne's northern, western and inner-city areas. We help people stay well by commissioning health services to deliver better and more accessible primary care.
What are PHNs?
PHNs have been established with two key objectives:
* increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of services for community members, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes
* Improving coordination of care to ensure people receive the right care in the right place, at the right time.
At NWMPHN, we offer:
* Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options.
* Up to 6 days of paid 'Life Leave' per calendar year for cultural celebrations, family events, birthdays etc.
* Support for parents with paid parental leave options.
* Additional paid leave during end-of-year close down period.
* Generous NFP salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, and professional development opportunities.
* Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* Coordinating WHS&E activities including hazard identification, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring.
* Developing and implementing policies and procedures aligned with legislative requirements and organisational strategy.
* Chairing WHS and Team Enviro Committees, driving actions, and fostering a positive safety and sustainability culture. Coordinating meetings and taking minutes where required,
* Leading emergency preparedness activities including drills, warden coordination, and safety equipment maintenance.
* Delivering face-to-face WHSE training for staff and ensuring accurate training records and materials.
* Providing strategic advice on WHSE resource allocation and continuous improvement initiatives to Executive.
* Collaborating with external agencies, contractors, and building management to ensure compliance and safety standards are met.
* Leading initiatives to transition NWMPHN towards becoming a beyond carbon neutral organisation.
About you:
* Formal qualification (Cert IV or higher) in WHS or recent relevant WHS&E experience with practical knowledge of legislation and standards.
* Confidence using digital tools and Microsoft Office to support WHSE activities
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage staff at all levels and build safety culture.
* Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
* Proven ability to prepare clear, concise reports and contribute to strategic WHSE improvements.
* Experience facilitating cultural change and embedding safe and sustainable work practices.
* Experience in an office-based, multi-disciplinary environment with an understanding of compliance frameworks is desirable.
NWMPHN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the importance of attracting and retaining talent that reflects the diverse community we live in. Research shows that teams with diverse experiences and perspectives are more creative and better problem-solvers.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Peoples.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. If you bring curiosity, adaptability, and the right skills - even if you don't check every box in the responsibilities or qualifications section - we still encourage you to APPLY
Should you need any specific support or accommodations during the recruitment process or afterwards, please reach out to the HR team at
Candidates with valid work rights will be fully considered. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check.
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