Senior Advisor, Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Senior Advisor, Health, Safety & Wellbeing
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Director - Safety & Environment Recruitment at Evolve Talent
* 18 month fixed term contract with the VEC - 2 roles available
* Operational, people-focused role with real impact
The Opportunity
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) plays a critical role in upholding democracy through the delivery of fair, transparent, and high-integrity elections across Victoria.
In preparation for the 2026 State Election, the VEC is partnering exclusively with Evolve Safety & Environment to expand its Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) team and build best-practice safety systems for one of the state's largest and most significant public events.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, HSW, you'll work closely with the broader HSW team to support the increase in HSW activities in preparation for the 2026 state election. This includes building and embedding policies, tools, training programs and risk management strategies that address both physical and psychological health and safety.
With a large permanent workforce and approximately 27,000+ temporary workers to onboard and mobilise across the state and multiple complex work environments (from early voting centres, voting centres on election day to operational hubs, command centre, print workshop and warehouse, your remit will be broad and impactful.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support People Leaders and HSRs in meeting their HSW responsibilities.
* Provide coaching and guidance on compliance with internal HSW policies, procedures and frameworks.
* Promote a positive safety culture by increasing awareness and engagement in the new HSW framework.
* Undertake workplace incident investigations and associated processes.
* Manage HSW documentation and support centralised consultation and review processes.
Key Skills and Experience We're Looking For:
* Demonstrated experience providing safety leadership and professional advice across physical and psychosocial risks.
* Strong capability in incident investigation, compliance audits, risk assessments and corrective action planning.
* Experience coordinating HSW committee meetings and driving stakeholder engagement.
* Solid working knowledge of relevant OHS legislation and internal policy implementation.
* Excellent planning, time management and prioritisation skills in fast-paced environments.
* Relevant qualifications in safety, health, or related discipline
Why Work with VEC
* Be part of an organisation that facilitates fair, accessible and trusted democratic processes
* Join a new and growing HSW team - build systems from the ground up
* Flexible working - 2 days in the office and 3 days from home (subject to operational requirements particularly close to election time)
* Opportunities for training, development and professional membership support
* Access to public sector benefits including generous leave, lump-sum payments and additional entitlements under the VPS Enterprise Agreement
To Apply
Click the apply button to submit your resume. We will be screening applications and shortlisting resumes as we receive them so do not hesitate in applying or contacting us for more information.
For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact the Evolve Safety & Environment team on (03) 9121 3362.
Please note, as safe keepers of democracy, VEC staff are expected to be beyond reproach. Consequently, successful applicants will be required to satisfactorily undertake a National Coordinated Criminal History Check and a Disclosure of Political Activities statement.
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