Company description:

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Job description:

DEECA is seeking a Senior Safety Specialist - Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances (DGHS) to join our team of OHS professionals. The ideal candidate will be highly experienced on all things relating to the handling, storage and transportation of DGHS.

The role will need a high level to technical acumen to be able to provide DGHS safety advice and support to regional and metropolitan staff and other Safety and Wellbeing Advisors. The position will therefore require extensive engagement with stakeholders and technical experts to support continuous improvement opportunities for the department's safety management system.

If you have the knowledge and experience in this field we would love to hear from you.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in occupational health and safety, and/or qualifications or training in risk management, occupational hygiene or a related discipline
• Extensive technical expertise and experience in the requirements of safe handling, storage and transportation of DGHS and knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes
• Demonstrated skills and experience in planning and delivery of programs or projects (desirable).
• Experience in emergency management operations will be highly regarded.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 31 August 2025.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.