Government - State (Government & Defence)
WorkSafe is Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator. We are also the workplace injury insurer. Our job is to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for injured workers. This is our promise to the Victorian community and the reason we exist.
Program Officer $130,042.00 per annum + superannuationFull Time, ongoing positionPurpose The Program Officer supports the development and implementation of initiatives and projects within the hazardous industry of construction, including the development of supporting procedures and policy, and drives acceptance into the business and across construction stakeholder groups.
This role is integral to the Construction program and supports the implementation and delivery of the program through the development, implementation and evaluation of projects that are designed to address complex problems in the construction industry consistent with the Health & Safety Strategic Framework.
Key accountabilities Proactively work with stakeholder groups to seek input, namely the Foundations for safety Victoria, at key developmental and implementation stages of projects that form part of the Construction program. Develop project objectives in collaboration with stakeholders to build shared ownership. Act as a facilitator when required. Design tailored tactics in planning and managing the technical elements of the project.Facilitate development of the Construction program logic. Following endorsement of the program logic, collaborate with internal stakeholders to scope specific projects. For each project, document the purpose, timelines, activities to be delivered, accountabilities and key milestones prior to seeking approval of the Program Manager to progress to the next stage.Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to obtain data to scope projects and inform decision making. Data for this analysis may include technical information, existing sources such as environment scans, Industry Discussion Papers and harm and risk profiles or new sources of data to interrogate. Analyse the data obtained (both quantitative and qualitative) to support sizing and costing of new initiatives and past project timelines, efficiencies, successes and outcomes to ensure learnings from previous projects are captured.To monitor and coordinate plan implementation and undertake work identified in program and/or project plans and/or coordinate with other business partners, implementation or service delivery areas. Report on progress against the program and/or project plan. Build in review points to determine if the program and/or project is on track or requires adjustment.Proactively use the results of research and analysis and your knowledge of the organisation to develop recommendations utilising the most appropriate regulatory levers and tools to achieve the outcomes required to drive the Construction program and ultimately the Health & Safety Strategic Framework. Propose solutions to identified issues.About you You are an experienced Program Officer who wants to make a difference. Your communication and organisational skills are exemplary - You have a passion for Victorian's returning home safely. You are a team oriented person who enjoys making an impact on your team and stakeholder.
Relevant experience in relation to the construction industry sectorRelevant expertise in project development and implementation and extensive knowledge of the operational environmentYou understand the legal, policy and the operational environment and are able to develop initiatives, supported by research, analysis and a business case justifying the initiativeYou possess the ability to collaborate, influence the thinking and actions of others, and to facilitate diverse groupsYour expertise is in the capture and analysis of input received from stakeholders, research, data and WorkSafe directives and the ability to formulate that input into draft policy or proceduresStrong ability to undertake effective research and analyse data/materialAbility to develop innovative solutions to problems in a complex environmentExperience in the preparation of project plans, agendas, minutes, reports and presentationsDemonstrated ability to liaise in a professional manner with a diverse stakeholder group including senior management, employer groups, unions, internal business partners and industry stakeholdersStrong experience in conducting presentations, facilitating discussion groups and/or training sessionsQualifications Appropriate relevant tertiary qualificationsExperience or knowledge in the construction sectorWorking with Us At WorkSafe, we aspire for every employee to feel connected, safe and valued in their team, for teams to feel valued in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be valued in the community.
We believe that a diverse workforce is the key to delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community and strongly encourage applications from all people, including First Nations people and people with disability, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, sexualities and genders.
What's next? Applications close 11:00pm on Wednesday 27th November, 2024. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.
Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. You may be required to undergo a National Police Check (and/or Medical Assessment) as part of the recruitment process.
Candidate screening may take place prior to the advertisement closing, so get your application in.
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