- Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer – SCHCADS Level 7, Pay Point 1 $119,093.52 pa
- Full time, ongoing role based across Djirra’s Abbotsford and Melton offices, with some regional travel.
- Djirra is seeking an Occupational Health and Safety Lead to drive organisation wide safety strategy, ensure legislative compliance (including new Psychological Health and Safety regulations), and support a culturally safe, trauma-informed work environment for our staff and community.
About the Role
The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Lead provides expert guidance in all areas of OHS across Djirra’s sites. This role is critical in supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our staff—many of whom work with Aboriginal women impacted by family violence.
As a subject matter expert, the OHS Lead will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of OHS programs, ensuring compliance with legislation including the upcoming Psychological Health and Safety regulations, while reflecting culturally safe and trauma-informed approaches. The position supports Djirra’s commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and responsive work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, children, staff, and community.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
A Position Description for this role can be viewed on the Djirra website ‘Join our Team‘ page. Please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at hrinfo@djirra.org.au or Alex Fraser at afraser@djirra.org.au for a confidential discussion if you would like further information.
To apply, please click the ‘apply’ button and submit your resume, cover letter and completed screening questions which will be sent via email once you have submitted your application. Please note screening questions are a requirement of your application. During the application process you may see an option to upload a video. Please note this is not a requirement of the application process.
Requirements
Essential
- A Victorian Employees Working with Children’s Check card or willing to obtain one
- Willing to obtain a Police Check at Djirra’s expense
- Driver’s License
Desirable
- Minimum Diploma of Work Health and Safety
- Demonstrated experience in policy development, research, and OHS compliance
Benefits
- Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
- Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading
- Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
- Collaborative and inclusive team
- Additional paid leave for end of year office closure period
- Access to company vehicles for any work related travel
- Cultural awareness training both formal and informal settings is provided
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff
