At a Glance
- Tasks: Support health and safety for vibrant events and daily operations.
- Company: Melbourne's iconic events precinct with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Flexible working, five weeks' leave, and time-in-lieu for weekends.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic operational environment.
- Qualifications: Health and safety experience, strong communication, and contractor management skills.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
About Them
Likely Melbourne's most iconic events precinct, they describe their culture as relationship-based, and an organisation constantly evolving its experiences, spaces and people. The team works across a wide range of industries and collaborates with all areas of the business to showcase and host a variety of vibrant events.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Risk, the Risk & Safety Specialist will support health and safety across day-to-day operations and a diverse calendar of events. This is a hands-on and varied role where you will be visible on the ground, working closely with Operations, contractors and stakeholders to identify and manage risks and provide practical safety advice. This is an opportunity to gain exposure across a fast-moving and genuinely interesting operational environment.
You will:
- Conduct site inspections, audits and incident investigations
- Support the ongoing improvement of safety systems, policies and procedures
- Manage and engage with contractors, including monitoring high-risk work
- Support contractor inductions, safety training and capability development
- Identify risks and ensure appropriate controls and corrective actions are implemented
About You
You are a practical and engaging safety professional who enjoys being out on the ground and working directly with people. You can build trust quickly, communicate confidently with a broad range of stakeholders and take a collaborative rather than purely compliance-driven approach.
You will bring:
- Relevant health and safety experience within an operational environment
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Contractor management experience
- Exposure to incident investigations, audits, inspections and risk management
- A proactive, adaptable and hands-on approach
Flexibility & Benefits
The organisation offers flexible working arrangements where operational requirements allow, alongside five weeks' annual leave and additional time-in-lieu for weekend work completed. Due to the nature of the organisation, occasional work outside standard business hours will be required to support events.
Risk and Safety Specialist employer: The Safe Step
The Safe Step is an exceptional employer that prioritises the safety and well-being of its employees while fostering a collaborative and dynamic work culture. Located in Brisbane, this role offers unique opportunities for professional growth within a multi-portfolio safety team, ensuring that you are at the forefront of major construction and infrastructure projects. With a strong commitment to employee development and a supportive environment, The Safe Step is dedicated to providing meaningful and rewarding employment experiences.
