12 month contract with an annual salary of $98,585 - $107,392 + Superannuation You will be responsible for fostering workplace wellbeing, driving initiatives, and promoting a positive culture.Melbourne Polytechnic offer Flexible Working, this role is based out of our Preston Campus.We are close to public transport and provide secure onsite parking, onsite Café & restaurant with a gym facility, hair salon & we are only a 2 minute walk to Preston market.About the Organisation: Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912.Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus.delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities.Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs.We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.About the Role: The Psychosocial Risk & Wellbeing Advisor collaborates with the HSW team and stakeholders to provide essential mental wellbeing guidance, support, and education.You will tailor strategies and initiatives outlined in the Melbourne Polytechnic Psychosocial Risk Management Strategy and Implementation Plan 2023-26, directly addressing priority areas to enhance overall psychosocial wellbeing.With expertise in the TAFE sector, you will champion a positive workplace culture, ensuring the promotion of mental, emotional, social, and physical health.Duties: Provide a high level of subject matter expertise (theoretical and operational) to drive psychosocial wellbeing and hazard management across the organisation while ensuring alignment with Melbourne Polytechnic's strategies Coach, mentor and motivate the broader People & Culture team and People Leaders in the provision and benefits of a psychosocial safe workplace Develop and implement procedures relating to mental health and wellbeing literacy Prepare reports and presentations for a range of audiences (WorkSafe Victoria, Executive Leadership Committee, Inclusion Respect and Equality Taskforce) For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the position description.Skills and Experience Required: Relevant degree or diploma with extensive experience in a relevant discipline such as psychology or other allied health discipline Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within an educational setting Knowledge and understanding of mental health and wellbeing issues, including the ability to identify and respond to individuals at risk Mental Health First Aid certification Working knowledge of ISO 45003 Demonstrated ability to design, develop and implement wellbeing programs and initiatives Highly developed organizational skills including the ability to plan, prioritize, monitor and evaluate delivery of programs in an educational/community environment Strong communication skills including excellent presentation skills, group facilitation, written, oral, and cross-cultural communication skills Ability to manage own workload, work autonomously and adopt flexible work practices as required Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to Occupational Health and Safety, Anti- Discrimination, Quality Assurance and Continual Improvement.How to Apply: Please submit the following documents for your application to be considered Current CV Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description) For further information on the role, please contact the hiring manager Amanda Kaufmann via email: ****** or via phone: (03) 9269 1261.If you email us, please make sure you put the job title and job number in the subject line.Please note, applications received via email will not be considered - you must apply via the website.Candidates must hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC).A lodgement receipt is not a valid alternative; the approval email with the lodgement of a WWCC card number can be accepted.A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.We will be shortlisting immediately.Don't delay, apply today!Recruitment Agencies Please be aware for us to engage with you, we require internal pre-approval and you must be on the State Purchasing Contract (for Victorian government common use goods and services).We will engage with you and your agency once we have the approvals.Diversity and Inclusion Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm.We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people.This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.
