Safety Risk & Resilience Support Officer
Posted: 20/06/2025
Closing Date: 06/07/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Warrnambool
Job Category: Administration and Office,Quality Assurance & Safety
Who we are looking for
We have an ongoing full-time position for a Safety, Risk & Resilience Support Officer, based in Warrnambool. This position comes with a generous salary of $76,134 to $87,789 p.a. plus superannuation.
We're looking for a capable and energetic individual to help drive smarter, safer and more resilient operations across our organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your systems thinking, coordination skills and attention to detail in a role that supports risk, safety, emergency management and continual improvement, all while helping our people work more confidently and effectively.
Job Description
What you'll be doing
On a day-to-day basis, you'll:
* Providing coordination, support and practical guidance across safety, risk and emergency management activities.
* Leading the maintenance and improvement of safety and quality software systems.
* Supporting internal audits, risk workshops and emergency response coordination.
* Developing user-friendly documentation and delivering training to help others navigate systems with ease.
* Working with people across all parts of the business - from water treatment plants to corporate teams - to make sure systems are working for them.
Desired Skills and Experience
What you'll bring
We're looking for someone who brings a mix of organisation, initiative and a people focus to their work. You might have experience in administration, coordination or systems support, and enjoy roles where you can:
* Build relationships and help others find easier ways of working.
* Work independently and manage competing priorities with confidence.
* Create clear, accurate and well-organised documentation and training materials.
* Use software systems and data to support good decision-making.
Experience with integrated management systems or safety/risk frameworks is ideal, but just as important as a proactive and mindset and willingness to learn.
For further details, see the position description available here .
We look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions, feel free to call Brent Smith (Manager Safety, Risk & Resilience) on 0400 994 578.
What we can offer
Putting people first comes naturally to us, and that includes the people we employ. You'll have every opportunity to make the most of your talents, broaden your experiences and be rewarded for the great work you do.
You'll be offered a range of great benefits including:
* Workplace flexibility with access to working arrangements such as hybrid work, flexible hours, purchased leave, monthly rostered days off and more.
* An inclusive workplace culture, which embraces diversity and the benefits it brings to the workplace and life.
* A leadership commitment to Zero Harm where the safety and wellbeing of our people and others is paramount.
* A Health & Wellbeing program, to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Program for our people and their immediate families.
* Extensive learning and development opportunities and access to professional development through associations such as CPA, IWC, WSAA, VicWater, and more.
We're an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive culture is reflected in our diverse mix of talented people who are passionate about delivering their best.
We welcome applications from everyone including people with a disability, job seekers of all ages, carers, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Ready to find out about our employee benefits? Visit Our Careers page and discover more about us.
How you can apply
Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 6 July 2025
Click APPLY and you will be taken through to the Wannon Water Careers Portal to complete your application. Once there, you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your cover letter and resume.
As part of your cover letter, please outline how your skills and experience meet the role requirements (as outlined in the position description).
Reasonable Adjustments
We're here to support you through life's ups and downs. Whether you need adjustments during the recruitment process or at work, like flexible hours or accommodation for disabilities, we're here to help. We understand it can be daunting to share your needs, so feel free to reach out with any questions at Your information will be kept completely confidential.
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