Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager

Permanent, part-time role (60.8 hours per fortnight) based at Collingwood, with hybrid working options.

As part of our commitment to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates will be given priority consideration. All other candidates are welcome to apply. This approach is a special measure under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic), designed to promote substantive equality. 

A proactive and visible safety culture is embedded across Launch Housing, with leaders confident and capable in managing physical and psychosocial risks within their teams.

Organisational HSW initiatives and wellbeing programs are strategically developed, implemented and evaluated, aligning with Launch Housing’s Safety Management System and broader people strategy.

The Health and Safety Management System is effectively implemented and continuously improved, with clear processes in place to identify, assess and control risks across a diverse, multi-site environment.

Managers and workers demonstrate understanding of their HSW responsibilities and apply them consistently in practice.

Psychological safety and wellbeing are actively supported through practical guidance, early intervention approaches and responsive risk management.

All data is accurate in Damstra/Ideagen and all reporting is done accurately and on time for the Board’s Audit, Finance & Risk Committee (AFRC) and other fora.

Work closely and collaboratively with Launch’s Industrial Psychologist and Diversity Inclusion and Belonging Business Partner.

A proactive and visible safety culture is embedded across Launch Housing, with leaders confident and capable in managing physical and psychosocial risks within their teams.

Organisational HSW initiatives and wellbeing programs are strategically developed, implemented and evaluated, aligning with Launch Housing’s Safety Management System and broader people strategy.

The Health and Safety Management System is effectively implemented and continuously improved, with clear processes in place to identify, assess and control risks across a diverse, multi-site environment.

Managers and workers demonstrate understanding of their HSW responsibilities and apply them consistently in practice.

Psychological safety and wellbeing are actively supported through practical guidance, early intervention approaches and responsive risk management.

HSW policies, procedures and strategic initiatives are developed, reviewed and enhanced in alignment with legislative requirements and relevant funding or regulatory obligations.

Data and trend analysis are used to provide meaningful reports and insights to Senior Leadership, supporting informed decision-making and risk mitigation.

Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs), leaders and workers are supported through capability-building initiatives, including targeted training and coaching.

Opportunities for system improvement are proactively identified and implemented, strengthening Launch Housing’s overall safety maturity.

The HSW intranet page is always up to date, including contacts for safety champions.

Actively engaging in continuous improvement within your team and across the organisation.

Building and maintaining strong, respectful relationships with colleagues, clients, and external partners.

Behaving in accordance with all Launch Housing policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct.

Translating Child Safe Standards into day-to-day practice to ensure a child-safe environment is maintained at all times.

Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and heard.

Demonstrating professionalism, empathy and discretion in all work-related interactions.

Handling personal and organisational information with care, confidentiality and integrity.

Sharing knowledge and supporting the capability and development of others across the organisation.

Participating in organisational initiatives, working groups or projects aligned with Launch Housing’s values and strategic goals.

Undertaking other duties as required, aligned with organisational priorities and operational needs.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health and Safety (or related discipline) and a minimum of 8 years demonstrated experience in a similar HSW leadership role.

Experience within the community, housing or human services sector highly regarded.

Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships and influence leaders and teams at all levels of the organisation, providing pragmatic, risk-based advice that supports operational decision-making.

Strong experience in risk management and incident management processes, including conducting investigations, identifying root causes, developing practical recommendations, and preparing clear, evidence-based reports.

Proven capability in implementing and continuously improving safety management systems, including embedding processes across diverse, multi-site environments and supporting organisational change initiatives.

Sound working knowledge of Victorian health and safety legislation and regulatory frameworks, including demonstrated ability to translate legislative requirements into practical workplace controls and improvements.

Experience designing and delivering engaging health, safety and wellbeing training, coaching leaders in safe work practices, and strengthening safety capability across teams.

Knowledge of emergency management principles and relevant standards (including AS 3745 Planning for Emergencies in Facilities) is desirable.

A valid Victorian driver’s licence (mandatory).

Understanding of, or a demonstrated commitment to upholding, Child Safe Standards in the workplace.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Demonstrated commitment to the values of Launch Housing and our mission to end homelessness.