Title:  Senior Safety Advisor

About us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians. 

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all. 

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work. 

Transport Services delivers safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to keep Victoria moving, connecting people to what matters most in their lives.

About the role

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to deliver projects effectively while driving innovation and continuous improvement. Success relies on the capacity to manage stakeholders and customers with professionalism and insight, ensuring outcomes are tailored to their needs and delivered efficiently. We’re looking for someone who brings a collaborative approach, developing team capability through guidance, feedback and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.

To access the Position Description, please click here.

Personal Attributes

On a personal level, the successful applicant will be a collaborative and adaptable team player who thrives in a supportive, purpose-driven environment. They will approach their work with a clear focus on achieving meaningful outcomes, embracing change with agility while fostering cooperation and shared understanding across teams.

Position accountabilities

• This role is responsible for leading and embedding transformational Occupational Health and Safety initiatives across all field-based activities within the Department of Transport and Planning. It focuses on reducing workplace injuries by driving evidence-based safety programs, analysing risk data, and implementing consistent, proactive risk solutions in collaboration with divisions and contractors. The position also undertakes assurance activities, investigations, and training while coaching managers and staff to strengthen safety performance and ensure compliance with legal and organisational standards.

Qualifications and experience

 Mandatory:

• Diploma Work Health and Safety
• ICAM Qualification and or demonstratable experience
• Ability and willingness to travel and work across locations within metropolitan and regional Victoria.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct training sessions on subject matter expertise

Desirable:

• Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and development
• Certificate IV Training & Assessment

Culture Value

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.

What we offer

Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 3rd December 2025.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Graeme Crouch, Manager Health and Safety Operations, at 0418 219 713 or graeme.crouch@transport.vic.gov.au

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