Location: Collingwood, Melbourne/Naarm
Walk with us and make history! Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
The Assembly
The Assembly’s objective is to promote the self-determination and empowerment of Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians in the Treaty process, including by:
- Acting as the First Peoples’ Representative Body to negotiate and agree Statewide Treaty and Interim Agreements,
- Acting as the Aboriginal Representative Body to support Treaty negotiations (including administering the Self-Determination Fund),
- Enabling Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians to exercise sovereignty, the right to self-determination and other rights, including those contained in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
The Role
The role is responsible for implementing and maintaining occupational health and safety programs to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. They play a crucial role in promoting a safe and healthy work environment for employees.
Key Duties
- Support the development and implementation of occupational health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements and overseeing compliance with relevant regulations and codes of practice.
- Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, and investigations into incidents, accidents, or near misses. Provide recommendations for corrective and preventative measures based on findings.
- Serve as the go-to person for all occupational health and safety including cultural safety matters, acting as the OHS champion. Deliver training programs on OHS topics to employees, managers, and stakeholders, fostering awareness and adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
Influence and Action
- Navigate complex relationships and manage competing priorities to achieve objectives and strategic outcomes.
- Collect and share ideas and information through collaboration with Assembly stakeholders who play a critical role in progressing the Assembly’s work.
- Promote and support the achievement of core values and build upon the reputation of the Assembly.
Skills, Competencies and Knowledge
- Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal Communities and organisations within Victoria.
- Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety policies, regulations, and legislative requirements.
- Excellent communication and training delivery skills to raise awareness and foster adherence to safety protocols.
- Detail-oriented with the capacity to provide comprehensive reports and recommendations.
Experience and Qualifications
- Demonstrated skill and capacity to work effectively and with integrity in the context of a Victorian First Peoples’ Representative Body.
- Demonstrated track record of successful policy development and implementation, risk assessments, workplace inspections, and incident investigations.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar occupational health and safety role.
Job profile attached. If you are ready to take on a challenging role and make a significant impact, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any other supporting documents to People@firstpeoplesvic.org.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will commence as suitable applications come through so role may be filled before closing date. Applications close: 14 April 2024