Company description:

Goulburn Valley Region Water Corporation

Job description:

About the Company

Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) provides quality water and wastewater services to 54 towns in North Central Victoria. Our core purpose is to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable water services to residential, commercial and industrial customers.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to provide high level administration support to the safety team.

In this role you will be responsible for assisting the safety team to partner with the business to ensure compliance with GVW’s safety system and support the maturity of GVWs safety culture. You will achieve this through administering the programs, procedures and processes the safety team co-ordinate to ensure compliance with OHS and workers compensation legislation as well as enhance GVW’s safety culture maturity.

Ideally you will have exceptional administrative, communication and organisation skills, be solution oriented, have the ability to act decisively, possess strong relationship management skills and be able to influence and work collaboratively.

If you are looking to further your career in administration, where you are motivated by opportunities to contribute to and influence positive change in safety performance and safety culture, we are keen to hear from you.

About your new role...

As a key member of our Safety team, you will help play a crucial in role in ensuring the safety, health and wellbeing of our employees, contractors and the communities we serve.

Your core responsibilities will include supporting the safety team to co-ordinate and implement GVW’s safety program and priorities ensuring the organisation achieves its safety performance outcomes and matures the culture of safety.

You will do this through working collaboratively across the organisation to deliver safety outcomes, administering health and well-being prevention and early intervention programs, maintaining and updating GVW’s safety management system documentation and records and co-ordinating the schedule of the annual certification program.

This is an exciting role pivotal to supporting GVW’s strategic safety program. We look forward to welcoming you as a valued and supported safety team member where you will be based at the Administration Building in Fryers Street – in Shepparton’s CBD Hub. You will be afforded the ability to work flexibly, in line with GVW’s flexible working policy.

About you...

To be considered for this role you must have demonstrated some of the following:

Certificate 4 or above in Business Administration and extensive experience in a related role preferably in the field of Occupational Health and Safety.

A working knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety legislation and, Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (WIRC Act).

Knowledge and understanding of safety management systems within an organisation, ensuring ownership and continuous improvement with application in-field and certification against a safety standard.

Experience in administrative functions related to return to work and claims management

High level communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to engage at all levels of an organisation to enable ownership and leadership of safety on the job and in planning.

Advanced computer skills and experience in the use of App-based digital platforms.

A strong safety value aligned to commitment and focus.

Committed to contributing positively to your team and the organisation.

Please note all applicants must be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident or a visa permitting you to work in Australia and hold a current driver's licence.

Where you'll be working...

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What you'll get...

You will have the opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive organisation with strong ties to our regional community.

Classification GVW3: $75,536 - $92,155 + superannuation (starting salary point is negotiable dependent upon relevant, qualifications, skills, and experience demonstrated)

A Full-Time position with the opportunity to discuss flexible working options

Rostered Day Off (RDO) - 12 per year

Opportunity to make a difference to the team and wider organisation and contribute to the ongoing liveability and prosperity of the region you live in.

Shepparton based - regional lifestyle benefits.

Aligned with Community Connect Program - showcasing our region and supporting professionals to settle into town and become part of the community.

An organisation where safety is the highest priority, committed to continuous improvement of safe work practices and positively supporting the wellbeing of its staff including - health management programs flu vaccinations, skin checks and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Supportive team culture

Encouragement and support to pursue professional growth and development opportunities.

Annual performance reviews that encourage, recognise and reward performance.

Flexible, diverse, and inclusive workplace

For further information on this position, please contact Annette Jakob, Manager - Safety on 0474 057 729

Applications close 11.59pm, Friday 6 June 2025

Interested?

Please apply via our online portal, clicking the blue "apply" button below

*Please note, when you click the apply button you will be taken to the online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment related questions. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and address key selection criteria when prompted

Goulburn Valley Water is an equal opportunity employer valuing all people, diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives

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