• Vacancy Number: 25
• Position Title: Psychosocial Risk & Wellbeing Advisor
• Employment Status: Fixed Term - 2-Year Contract (Full Time)
• Department: People & Culture
• Location: Preston (multi-campus as required)
• Award Classification: PACCT 8
• Salary: $140,000 plus superannuation
• Hours per Week: 38 hours per week

Why Join Us?

Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in vocation education since 1912. We offer:

• Industry-led, hands-on training
• Inclusive, future-focused environments
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• A culture built on curiosity, collaboration, and care

About the Role

This newly created role is a key part of our Psychosocial Risk Management Strategy. Reporting to the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager, you'll provide expert advice, deliver high-impact training, and lead programs that support a safe, engaged, and mentally healthy workplace. You'll work across our campuses, guiding leaders and supporting staff through change, challenge, and opportunity.

Key Focus Areas

• Deliver targeted wellbeing initiatives and psychosocial risk mitigation strategies aligned with ISO 45003
• Build mental health literacy and deliver engaging training programs for staff and leaders
• Provide expert advice on psychosocial hazards, incident response, and psychological injury prevention
• Support and coach People Leaders in creating safe, supportive team environments
• Conduct risk assessments and refer staff to internal or external wellbeing supports
• Prepare data-driven reports, insights, and compliance documentation for internal and external stakeholders
• Champion a culture of mental, emotional, social, and physical wellbeing across campuses
• Contribute to innovative ways of promoting wellbeing and psychosocial safety across the organisation

About You

You'll bring substantial experience in psychosocial risk, wellbeing, or mental health strategy-ideally gained across complex or multi-stakeholder environments such as education, government, or health. You're passionate about mental health and organisational wellbeing, with the confidence to influence at all levels. You thrive in dynamic environments and bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in psychology, allied health, or a relevant field are desirable
• Experience leading wellbeing programs with the understanding of psychosocial hazards
• Mental Health First Aid certification
• Knowledge of psychosocial risk frameworks (e.g. ISO 45003)
• Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate will be required to provide:

• A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  
• A National Police Check
  

How to Apply

Click 'Apply' to be redirected to our careers portal, where you can view the full Position Description and submit your application.

You'll be asked to:

• Complete all pre-screening questions
• Upload your CV and cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes align with the Key Skills and Experience in the PD

File Requirements:

• Each file must be under 2MB
• PDF format is preferred (also accepts .doc or .docx)
• Avoid special characters in filenames (e.g. , ! @ # % *)

Selection Process

Our process includes:

• An interview (in-person or via Microsoft Teams)
• Reference checks
• Employment and qualification verification

Questions

Contact: Amanda Kaufmann

Email:

Applications close: Sunday 22 June 2025

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We value and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse backgrounds, and all gender identities.

Recruitment Agencies

Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly. We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval.