Information For Applicants
The following information may be useful for people applying for WorkSafe positions.
- Our culture
- Career paths
- Employee benefits
- Office locations
- Our recruitment process
- Managing and valuing diversity
- Applying for an advertised position
- What to expect at interviews
- Are you eligible to apply?
- Privacy
Our culture
Vision
Victorian workplaces free from injury and disease.
Mission
To work with all Victorians to progressively reduce the incidence, severity and cost to the community of work-related injury and disease.
Values
Our work is important - we impact upon many people’s lives, everyday. This means we have a responsibility to ensure that strong values guide us in everything we do. We want to make sure we are:
Constructive
We are constructive in the way we provide information, advice and service.
Accountable
We are accountable for what we do and what we say. We live up to our promises.
Transparent
We work in a transparent way in an environment which is open and honest.
Effective
We are effective by working collaboratively to deliver high quality services.
Caring
We demonstrate care by showing empathy in our dealings with everyone we work with.
It’s important that these values guide us in our dealings with each other and our stakeholders, every day.
Career paths
There are three parts to our organisation.
WorkSafe Victoria, the health and safety arm of our business, has achieved the best workplace safety record in Australia. We are proud of this and are passionate about taking it even further so that more Victorians come home from work safely every day.
The Rehabilitation and Compensation business unit ensures that when accidents do happen at work, injured workers receive the best possible care and services. The aim is to get people back to work quickly and safely, with lower costs to employers and the Victorian community.
Behind the scenes are our Business Support divisions that include: Marketing/Communications, Finance/Administration, Human Resources, Corporate Legal and Information Services.
Given the reach that our organisation has across all Victorian industries, careers here are equally diverse and include:
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Employee benefits
At WorkSafe we walk the talk when it comes to work-life balance. When you work for the regulator in workplace health and safety the conditions and benefits are great! Here are some of the benefits available:
- Flexible working hours
- On-site library
- Generous personal leave options
- An innovative health and well-being program including:
- Eyewear and gym subsidies
- Ergonomic workstations and assessments
- Free flu vaccinations and health testing
- Support for quit smoking and weight-loss programs *
- Running and walking groups
- In-house yoga classes *
- Employee assistance program (free and confidential support service for employees and their families)
- A vibrant social club
- The Green Office Program - we are committed to environmentally friendly work practises
- Commuter club (discounted Metcards)
- Study support *
- Individual training and development
- Salary sacrifice (novated leases for personal vehicles, mobiles and lap tops)
- Service recognition (reciprocal agreements with various other Government Departments and Agencies for future transfer of leave entitlements)
- Recreational facilities located onsite in CBD offices
*some conditions apply
Locations
We have 14 offices throughout Victoria. There are three city offices located in Exhibition Street, Lonsdale Street and Bourke Street. The regional offices are located in Ballarat, Bendigo, Dandenong, Geelong, Mildura, Mulgrave, Preston, Shepparton, Traralgon, Wangaratta and Warrnambool.
Managing and valuing diversity
The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognising our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.
We are committed to creating a diverse workplace, that represents the diversity of the community and our stakeholders, and providing all candidates with an equal opportunity to work.
WorkSafe Victoria is committed to providing all our employees with a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment and bullying including victimisation and vilification. It is important that all employees feel secure and valued in an environment which enables them to achieve the highest levels of performance, personal job satisfaction and fulfilment.
Applying for an advertised position
To apply for an advertised position, please provide your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role. We prefer that you email your application to careers@worksafe.vic.gov.au, quoting the position number in subject line of your email.
Please quote the job reference number on all correspondence.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted, unless requested by WorkSafe to participate in the recruitment process.
Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for positions at WorkSafe Victoria.
What to expect at interviews
WorkSafe Victoria encourages that interviews be a two-way communication process. It’s an opportunity for you to determine whether we are the right organisation for you, and it’s our opportunity to establish whether you have the necessary skills, experience and cultural fit to be successful in the role.
All our interviews include a panel of 2 or 3 people, chaired by the hiring manager. The interview panel will focus on the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. They will use behavioural based interview techniques to illicit specific work related examples of when you have demonstrated a particular skill or competency in practice.
Your responses should be specific and detailed. Candidates who tell the panel about real and recent situations that relate to each question will be more effective and successful than those who respond in general terms.
Ideally, you should briefly describe the situation, what specific action you took, and the outcome.
It is not always easy to call on your memory to think of a perfect example when answering a behavioural based question. We encourage you to take your time in answering questions and feel free to use your resume or notes to assist you.
Are you eligible to apply?
WorkSafe Victoria follows the Victorian and Federal Government’s guidelines to determine eligibility to work. Documentary evidence of your right to work will be required prior to appointment.
Further details can be obtained from the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs.
Privacy
Personal information collected in relation to your employment application will be used for the purpose of processing and assessing your employment application. When you provide personal information about any other individual, eg. a referee, you declare you are authorised to provide that information and the individual has been made aware that they may be contacted by one of our representatives.
