Operations and Occupational Health and Safety Officer
11/07/2025
25/07/2025
Contract
Richmond
Community Services and Development
About the organisation
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.
Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
About the program
Central Office
Jesuit Social Services engages with people from diverse backgrounds experiencing complex problems, including those associated with mental illness, substance misuse, family breakdown, offending behaviour, homelessness, unemployment, poverty and social exclusion.
Jesuit Social Services operates a range of programs for disadvantaged young people, families and communities from various operational sites.
Finance and Organisational Processes
The Finance and Organisational Processes team is responsible for financial administration, operations, risk and compliance and ICT of Jesuit Social Services and is located in inner-City metropolitan Melbourne.
Job Description
About the role
This role will provide day-to-day support to the Manager, Operations as well as support with the organisational property strategy which will include planning, capital works and site/staff relocations. The Operations and OHS officer will be providing services to all areas of the organisation in accordance with organisational policies with a high level of customer service to all internal and external stakeholders. Alongside the Operations Manager, you will ensure the organisation’s compliance with all relevant OH&S and WHS legislation.
Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.
What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:
An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
A welcoming and supportive relational environment
A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
Ongoing training and development related to your role
Employee assistance program
A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
Generous leave
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:
Demonstratedexperience/involvement in facilities management across multiple sites.
Experience working across multiple propertyprojects including planning, sourcing and relocation.
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and Workplace Health and Safety legislation.
A basic knowledge of, and common-sense approach to, a range of maintenance issues.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple deadlines while maintaining an exact attention to detail.
Ability to manage small projects, take responsibility for tasks and see them through to completion.
How to apply
Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
For further information please contact Kate Brewster, Executive Director of People and Culture Kate.Brewster@jss.org.au
Applications close at 5.00pm on 25th July 2025
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.
Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.
We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.
Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
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