Manager, Safety & Wellbeing

The Environment Protection Authority is seeking a Manager, Safety & Wellbeing in Victoria, Australia. This ongoing full-time role involves leading a team to implement safety strategies, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, and fostering a positive workplace culture. The position offers a salary of $134,593 - $180,115 and includes flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Candidates should have senior management experience and a background in workplace health and safety.
Overview

Work type: Ongoing - Full Time

Salary: $134,593 - $180,115

Grade: VPSG6

Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety

Location: CBD

Reference: 1068

Manager, Safety & Wellbeing

Type: Ongoing

VPS Grade and Salary: VPS 6 - $134,593 - $180,115 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation

About the Organisation

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria’s environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

The EPA Experience
• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
• Access to continuous learning and professional development.
• Truly flexible and hybrid working arrangements

About the role:

As the Manager, Safety and Wellbeing, you lead and inspire a small team responsible for implementing our Safety & Wellbeing strategy. Working in close partnership with business units, you establish and maintain safety and wellbeing processes, standards, frameworks, and systems that ensure we meet both statutory obligations and our broader business goals.

Your role will be pivotal in fostering a positive workplace culture where employee safety and wellbeing are at the forefront. By providing expert people services and support, you will play a key role in preventing harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste, directly supporting EPA’s strategic priorities.

In this role you will:
• Manage and empower the Safety and Wellbeing function to achieve excellence in performance, accountability, and collaboration. You’ll foster a positive team culture, oversee resource allocation, budgeting, and project planning, while supporting staff development and driving ethical and transparent decision-making.
• As a key member of the people and culture leadership team, you'll contribute to the strategic direction of the People and Culture Branch. Lead initiatives that build a high-performing, outcome-driven workforce focused on safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic and operational advice on the mitigation of risks to health, safety, and wellbeing. Your expertise will influence policy, practice, and initiatives that safeguard EPA staff and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement our People Roadmap, which includes Safety and Wellbeing initiatives that reduce risks, build resilience, and promote a healthy, positive workplace aligned with statutory obligations.

Skills and experience:
• A proven record of achievement in a senior management role leading a business unit through change to achieve high performance and a positive organisational culture.
• Demonstrated WHS experience working within regulator is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated competence in implementing and continuously improving WHS management systems and programs that support a default safety first culture in all contexts.
• Leadership experience in an enterprise level safety and wellbeing capacity, preferably within Government or medium sized service delivery organisations.

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How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Applications close on Sunday 23rd March 2025 @23:59

For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to careers@epa.vic.gov.au

Need to know more?

A National Criminal Record Check is required prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including reference checks and role related security clearances.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.

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Applications close Sunday 23 March 2025 at 11.59PM

Posted 07 March 2025