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Ergonomist

• $111,289.00 per annum + superannuation
• Full Time, ongoing position
• This role is based at WorkSafe headquarters, located at 1 Malop St, Geelong with regular work and travel requirements throughout Victoria.

About the role

WorkSafe Victoria is on the hunt for an Ergonomist to join the Specialist Services team as part of the Field Operations division.

The Ergonomist, as an appointed Inspector, provides specialist knowledge and advice in ergonomics / human factors, participating in the identification of workplace interventions relevant to the management and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders and poor psychological health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert technical and operational advice to WorkSafe Victoria and its diverse clients in relation to human factors and ergonomic issues in the workplace.
• Identify current and emerging issues in specific industries and contribute to the development of risk minimisation strategies appropriate to type, demographics and the economics applicable to the industries and specific workplaces.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, co-ordination, and evaluation of ergonomic hazard-based programs.
• Participate in investigations and prosecutions and act as an expert witness.
• Contribute to the development and provision of technical advice and information for Senior Management and other WorkSafe Victoria staff on a broad range of ergonomics issues.

Please ensure you take a look at the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

You are an experienced Ergonomist who wants to make a difference. Your communication and organisational skills are exemplary – You have a passion for Victorians returning home safe from work every day. You are a team oriented person who enjoys making an impact on your team and stakeholders. Additionally, you will possess:

You will also possess:

• Demonstrated experience in the development, co-ordination and evaluation of hazard based programs and strategies that aim to reduce the incidence and severity of work related injury and disease.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills, including demonstrated ability to interpret technical information/complex data and make strategic recommendations.
• Ability to participate in the development of policies, legislation and guidance material.
• Knowledge and experience in the interpretation of health and safety legislation and related policy.

Qualifications

• A degree, diploma or certificate in ergonomics or human factors
• A degree in a relevant discipline such as science, health science, psychology or engineering, that includes a significant formal component in ergonomics.
• Eligibility for membership of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Inc.
• A post graduate qualification in human factors / ergonomics will be looked at favourably but not essential.

What’s next?

Applications close at 11.00pm on Tuesday 30th January 2024. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. You may be required to undergo a National Police Check (and/or Medical Assessment) as part of the recruitment process.

Candidate screening may take place prior to the advertisement closing, so get your application in.

For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Bianca Stojanovski via email bianca_stojanovski@worksafe.vic.gov.au

About us

WorkSafe's Strategy has our core purpose front of mind – reducing workplace harm and improving outcomes for injured workers. We don’t shy away from the importance of our purpose to the Victorian community, that’s why we have a stated ambition to be world leading.

We want Victoria to be the safest place to work in Australia and one of the safest in the world; and we aspire to be a world leader in return to work after a workplace injury.

Working with Us

At WorkSafe, we aspire for every employee to feel connected, safe and valued in their team, for teams to feel valued in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be valued in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is the key to delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community and strongly encourage applications from all people, including First Nations people and people with disability, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, sexualities and genders. 

WorkSafe are striving to build a diverse workforce that reflects the Victorian community we serve.