Title:  Senior Advisor HSEQ and Risk(Metro role-Dandenong, Lilydale or Deer Park)

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.
Network Operations is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning, and is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of Victoria’s Transport Network. We continuously strive for better transport outcomes for all Victorians, every day.

SprayLine Road Services (SRS) is a commercialised branch within the Network Operations Division of the Department of Transport and Planning providing road maintenance services, construction and associated civil works, bituminous spray sealing and line marking to DTP, other state road authorities, municipal councils, and private industry. SRS delivers services locally within the communities and is committed to ensuring quality, innovative and sustainable outcomes.

SRS performs a key role as an internal provider to DTP, providing emergency response, maintaining organisational capability and supporting DTP in being an informed purchaser

We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

About the Role

This is a Fixed Term, Full Time Position until 31 December 2025

The Senior Advisors, HSEQ & Risk are responsible for contributing to the development and implementation a safety strategies, frameworks and programs, procedures to ensure SprayLine Road Services proactive safety culture

These positions report to the Associate Director, HSEQ & Risk and work collaboratively across the HSEQ & Risk team and operational delivery teams to support compliance with SRS safety obligations, and are accountable for:

• Embedding transformation in Occupational Health & Safety across SRS including high-risk construction activities aiming to reduce and prevent workplace injuries and illness.
• Driving the implementation and delivery of safety programs that focus on critical and key risks and ensure targeted proactive risk solutions according to SRS risk profile looking at safety data, industry data, and injury data.
• Partnering with business and people services functions to support targeted evidence-based risk solutions to the right places including the analysis and reporting of relevant data to inform risk solutions and incident management and investigation.

These roles require high-level interpersonal and stakeholder management skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders across SRS, DTP and external clients and suppliers.

To access the Position Description, please click here.

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Improved Safety Culture – The Senior Advisor, HSEQ & Risk has contributed to a significant improvement in safety culture across the region, working collaboratively with the Health Safety Environment Quality & Risk Team within SRS. This will be achieved through a combination of training staff, information sharing, promoting best practice and conducting audit activities.
• Compliance and Continuous Improvement – Drive and ensure the implementation of consistent, effective, and robust solutions that will assist to continually improve performance and compliance, achieve business objectives and reduce financial cost including working collaboratively with SprayLine Road Services contractors.
• Risk Assessments – Ensure safety risk assessments are completed for all works by working with project managers and site supervisors to develop their skills
• Assurance Activities – Perform assurance activities such as inspections, audits, and reviews of critical and key risks, and coach and mentor operational staff, leaders, and contractors to minimise safety and wellbeing risks.
• Processes and Procedures – Develop processes and procedures, which demonstrate legal compliance and support SprayLine Road Services staff and contractors to adequately assess and manage risk
• Safety Information Communication – Safety information has been communicated within the regions.
• Health and Wellbeing - Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

Key Selection Criteria

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a skilled Senior Advisor, HSEQ & Risk to join our team. This pivotal role will focus on leading health, safety, environment, quality (HSEQ), and risk management initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and enhancing operational efficiency.

You will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex issues, leveraging existing guidelines or consulting with stakeholders when necessary. Your ability to analyse business processes and identify gaps will ensure policies align with operational needs, contributing to improved outcomes.

The role also requires strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills. You will build relationships with clients and stakeholders, monitor satisfaction, and address concerns in a constructive manner. Influencing and persuasion will be key as you adapt your communication style to diverse audiences, aligning your ideas with the needs and values of others.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in driving innovation and continuous improvement while working collaboratively across teams. A solid understanding of business and commercial principles, along with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders and resolve issues, is essential.

If you are a proactive and adaptable professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Personal Attributes 

On a personal level, the candidate will be collaborative, fostering a supportive team environment and engaging with others to share information and tackle challenges. They will also demonstrate outcomes thinking by aligning their work with the strategic goals of the organization and adapting quickly to changing priorities, while maintaining a strong focus on community impact.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety (or working towards)
• Significant experience managing injuries & illness in construction, mining, oil & gas, aviation or similar.
• Significant experience in contractor management in high risk industries
• Good working knowledge of Victorian OHS legislation and its application in a large and complex organisation.
• Driver’s License
• Ability and willingness to travel and work across locations within metropolitan and regional Victoria.

Desirable  

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant or related field
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday 18th of May 2025. 

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

For further information about the role please contact Leigh Sporle - Associate Director, HSEQ & Risk - Network Operations  via leigh.sporle@transport.vic.gov.au.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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