Manager Health and Safety

About State Sport Centres:

Are you ready to be a crucial part of the dynamic world of State Sport Centres? We are the premier multi-sport facilities in Victoria, dedicated to fostering peak performance, unlocking potential, and delivering world-class events. State Sport Centres are more than just facilities; we're the driving force behind sports enthusiasts reaching new heights. We exist to fuel passion, inspire excellence, and contribute to the well-being of the Victorian community.  Join the team that transforms the sports landscape and creates a legacy of excitement, engagement, and inspiration. 

About the role:

As the Manager Health and Safety, you will be responsible for advising and guiding the organisation on all aspects of venue and workplace safety. You will lead the development and implementation of key health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring they reflect organisational priorities and respond to operational demands.

A few key responsibilities will include:

• Develop, review, and implement health and safety policies, plans and procedures
• Establish and communicate internal health and safety standards for compliance
• Analyze operational data and prepare reports for leadership
• Partner with our learning and development team to deliver health and safety training
• Promote a positive health, safety, and risk culture 
• Oversee incident management, security monitoring, and CCTV systems
• Support critical incident investigations and post-incident reviews

Required skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in leading OH&S, risk management and quality assurance functions in large, complex organisations
• Extensive knowledge of and familiarity with health and safety regulatory and compliance frameworks (experience in the sports and/or venues industries desirable but not essential)
• Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills with a strong ability to work collaboratively across the organisation and with multiple stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem solving and report writing skills 
• Sound judgement, personal integrity and the ability to work independently
• Computer literate with a reasonable working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to research, understand and apply legislative and regulatory requirements in the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures and associated documents
• Self-awareness, including the ability to remain calm under pressure, give and receive constructive feedback and use it to improve performance
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, including law, business management, risk management or venue management are highly desirable 

Why is this a great place to work?

You will love working at the State Sports Centres. Here’s just a few reasons why:

• Great staff benefits including free parking, performance gym membership, discounts at SSCT food & beverage and retail outlets and complimentary court hire for casual bookings across the stadiums
• Family and friends’ discounts on performance gym membership
• Discounts on holiday programs and creche for dependents
• Flexible working arrangements
• You will be challenged daily and can develop yourself as a person as well as gaining valuable career skills
• We have a fantastic team of people who are great to work with
• Join us in our mission to help people to be excited about sport, engage in healthy activity and feel inspired to be their best
• We are surrounded by elite athletes daily and you will support various elite sports and world class events

How to apply:

Please send through a resume and a cover letter to support your application for this role at the State Sport Centres. We will be reviewing applications and commencing interviews as they come in, so please don't delay in applying. For further information please contact Abigail Grant, Talent Acquisition Business Partner +61 3 9926 1358 or [email protected]

SSCT values diversity, is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and from people with disabilities. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are visitors to our venues and facilities. Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check before being able to commence employment.