About Us The Department of Transport & Planning brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability. We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes. The department is committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, provide personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help employees balance work and life. The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ. The department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities. Transport Service is a Group within Department of Transport & Planning, and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians. About the Role The Safety Officer sits within Transport Services and is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of occupational health and safety programs and procedures to ensure Department of Transport and Planning’s proactive safety culture in the division. The role will also support compliance with safety obligations and will work closely with the Corporate Safety Teams. This role may be based at Ballarat, Geelong, Horsham or Warrnambool and to access the full position description, please click here. Your outcomes and accountabilties, Improved Safety Culture – Contributes to a significant improvement in safety culture across the region, working collaboratively with Safety Advisors and the broader Corporate Safety Team. This will be achieved through a combination of training staff, information sharing, developing Safe Work Method Statements, safety management plan and risk registers, promoting best practice and conducting audit activities. Compliance – Ensure safety programs and procedures in the region comply with safety legislation and Department of Transport & Planning guidelines. Risk Assessments – Ensure safety risk assessments are completed for all works by working with project managers and site supervisors to develop their skills Assurance Activities – Completes assurance activities in a consultative manner, resulting in improved safety on work sites. Safety Information Communication – Ensure safety information has been well communicated within the region. Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations. In line with Section 31A of the