Manager Occupational Health and Safety

Who We Are

• Employed by our community to work for our community: engaging educating and empowering individuals families and our community in their journey to self-determination.

• MDAS has embarked on a commitment to become a leading Aboriginal organisation known for its ability to make a practical difference to clients lives families and our community.

• This is underpinned by our LORE which is the foundation stone of who we are what we do and why we do it.

• Our organisations services people and culture will be guided through strong leadership and engagement with community and MDAS teams.

Our Purpose

• Healing supporting serving and protecting our communities throughout the Mallee Region.

• Healthy resilient and capable Aboriginal people and families who can be their very best selves and exercise true self determination.

• Caring for strengthening empowering motivating and guiding our Mob.

Your Role

The OHS Manager leads the development implementation and monitoring of Work Health and Safety (OHS) systems to ensure the organisation meets legislative obligations and provides a culturally safe healthy workplace for staff clients and community.

This position ensures compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 2004 (Vic) and aligns with WorkSafe Victorias guidance promoting a strong safety culture grounded in respect care and self-determination.

The OHS Manager will also be responsible for managing MDAS Return to Work (RTW) in accordance with WorkSafe Victoria requirements. This responsibility can be delegated to an experienced and suitably qualified direct report. This includes supporting injured workers to safely and sustainably return to work.

The OHS Manager plays a key role in fostering a psychologically safe workplace where all employees feel safe to speak up report issues and contribute without fear of humiliation or retribution. This involves creating a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritises mental health respectful communication and trust.

Key Selection Criteria

• 5 years (minimum) experience in an OHS Management or similar role.

• Strong administrative analytical and organisational skills with effectiveness in developing tasks and managing resources to achieve targets within set timeframes.

• Strong planning skills to take a proactive approach to system management in the key areas of clinical governance compliance risk knowledge management consumer engagement and safety.

• Demonstrated experience in continuous quality improvement governance implementation monitoring and evaluation.

• Demonstrated experience in the successful implementation and planning of quality safety and risk management systems.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead direct reports in a manner that drives best performance for the individuals and the team.

Qualification/s:
Tertiary qualifications in OHS Health Business or Risk Management.

Other Screening Requirements:
Valid Drivers License that allows you to drive in Australia.
Victorian Employee Working with Children Check card.
National Police Check.