Health Safety & Wellbeing Officer

Reference Number: 2142

Job Title: Health Safety & Wellbeing Officer 

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time                                                                 

Hours per Fortnight: 60 

Classification: Grade 2 (HS2, HS18-HS20)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 26/10/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: sarah.forte@gvhealth.org.au
 

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services.

Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.

Our region:

Great things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region: Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

About the Role: Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer

The Health Safety & Wellbeing Officer reports directly to the Director - Health Safety & Wellbeing within the People, Development & Safety (PD&S) directorate.  The PD&S team provides a range of strategic and operational human resources services and support to GV Health and its associates.  The PD&S team consists of Health, Safety & Wellbeing, Employment Services, Employee Relations, Organisational Development and Talent Acquisition.  The Health Safety & Wellbeing team is responsible for initiatives, programs and relevant committees to maintain a safe working environment for all employees, patients/clients, volunteers and visitors. 

The Health Safety & Wellbeing Officer is responsible for handling first line OHS queries, maintaining records and providing a wide range of workforce reports, coordinating training bookings and system administration (VHIMS, Elumina, HEART, local files including workers compensation claims).   The role holder is responsible for gathering data to support business as usual activity, special projects, Executive and Board reporting, under the direction of the Director - Health Safety & Wellbeing.

This role will be 30 hours per week Monday to Friday.  

              The successful candidate will have:

• Conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, proactively and demonstrate initiative and flexibility in the provision of user-friendly reports that meet service requirements, data analysis and metrics.
• A high level of IT literacy (including Advanced Excel) and working knowledge of HR information systems and learning management systems
• Experience with and generating report

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.