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Utilise your safety and assurance expertise to provide support and advice to Corrections Victoria.Fixed-term, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public ServiceVPS Grade 6: $138,631 - $185,518 per annum plus superannuation.The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Safety and Assurance Manager to provide a critical role for Corrections Victoria.About the Business UnitCorrections Victoria is part of the Corrections and Justice Services group in the Department of Justice and Community Safety. Corrections Victoria operates Victoria''s adult custodial corrections system and Post Sentence Scheme. Its vision is for Safer Prisons, Safer People, Safer Communities. Corrections Victoria''s mission is to create a safer, smarter system with a skilled and supported workforce, that enables people in our care to make better decisions.As part of the CJS group, the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC) is a 694-bed maximum-security facility for female offenders located within the West Metropolitan Area.About the RoleSome of your duties will include:Provide leadership and direction toward the delivery of strategic safety and wellbeing initiatives working collaboratively with key partners to ensure a consistent departmental approach.Maintain and lead post implementation activities to embed A Safer Place to Work at maximum security prison locations.Undertake local incident reviews and investigations to support learning and continuous improvement including supporting the review and development of local operating procedures/policies that support outcomes from audits and assessments.To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.About youTo be successful in this role, you will have:Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge, understanding and experience in the application of OHS legislation, compliance codes, codes of practice and regulations and the Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances legislation and regulations.Relevant significant industry experience in occupational health and safety management systems.Demonstrated experience in the identification of OHS risks and developing, implementing and evaluating preventative strategies.Demonstrated expertise in consulting with senior leaders and managers in the delivery of key outcomes in health and safety, change management and related workplace improvement initiatives.Demonstrated experience in delivering cultural change in health, safety and wellbeing.Qualifications/requirementsSuitably qualified person with a minimum of diploma in occupational/workplace health and safety.Demonstrated extensive experience is desirable.A full and current driver''s license is required due to the need to work across different locations.How to ApplyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don''t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people''s rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work. #J-18808-Ljbffr