We are currently seeking an experienced Safety & Risk Officer to join our team on a 2-year fixed term contract.

Our Organisation
The Centre for Non-Violence (CNV) is a leading and innovative specialist Family Violence organisation based in the Loddon area, with a vision of gender and social equality for all. We are a not-for-profit values-based organisation which supports intersectional feminist principles.

Our Work Benefits

• Take advantage of our above award wages and salary package up to $15,860 (tax free).
• Enjoy our generous leave entitlements which includes 5 weeks Annual Leave, Wellness Leave, Cultural Leave, and above award Personal Leave entitlements.
• Access ongoing training, professional skills enhancement, and career development opportunities.
• Thrive at work by tapping into our workplace health and wellbeing initiatives, flexible work arrangements and diverse working environment.

The Opportunity
The role of Safety & Risk Officer will support, develop and maintain a consistent health, safety, risk and compliance culture across our organisation. The role will work closely with key stakeholders to support programs of work that enhance the physical and psychological safety of staff.
By bringing your passion for safety and your expert understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks, you will enhance the delivery of safe systems of work, improve psychological safety, and support our work environment enabling our staff to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure OHS Management Systems are maintained in compliance with relevant legislation, standards and organisational policies and procedures.
• Provide support, coaching and advice to people leaders and staff to continuously improve health and safety.
• Take a proactive approach to physical and psychological hazard identification and management.
• Play an active role in incident investigations, identifying root causes and coordinating corrective actions and incident reporting.
• Develop and maintain health and safety systems with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Be a key part of projects and initiatives that have a focus on enhancing organisational health and safety.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications in Compliance, Risk Management, Work Health, Safety, or a related discipline combined with experience working in a similar role.
• An understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks, including the emerging framework concerning psychological risks.
• A proven track record of contributing to a safety focused organisational culture, through dynamic projects, and strategies.
• Experience leading investigations and making recommendations on occupational health and safety matters, ensuring positive outcomes for individuals and the organisation.
• An ability to understand and support the feminist philosophy and principles of our organisation.

How to Apply
To be considered for this role applicants must submit a cover letter and current resume. Employment will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children’s check and satisfactory criminal record history check prior to commencement.

For more information about this role or the application process, contact People and Culture on 03 5430 3000 and visit our website https://www.cnv.org.au/job-application-process.

Apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier.

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