Consultant, Health & Wellbeing

• Fixed term contract until November, part time, 3 days per week in the office.
• Work across our office and operational sites.
• Provide support across health promotion, injury prevention, injury management and return-to-work services.

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance.
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Wellbeing, prayer and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office.
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers.
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)

The opportunity

We’re looking for a Consultant, Health & Wellbeing to join our HSEQ Programs & Excellence team, stepping into the role while a team member is on parental leave.

This is a part-time fixed-term opportunity through to November 2026, working 3 days in the Footscray office, and at times across operational sites including the Sunbury Office.

You’ll play a key part in shaping a positive, sustainable and continuously improving HSEQ experience across GWW—supporting employees.  This is a hands-on role where you’ll provide support across health promotion, injury prevention, injury management and return-to-work services (including Workers’ Compensation), while partnering with the broader People, Culture & Safety team to deliver practical advice, programs and initiatives that reduce risk and enhance the overall employee experience. You’ll also contribute to wellbeing programs, occupational health initiatives and continuous improvement efforts that help us meet compliance obligations and build a strong, proactive safety and wellbeing culture.

Responsibilities

• Providing stay and return to work support services to GWW team members. The case load is varied, personal and work-related injuries, illness and health conditions.
• Providing tactical support for health promotion, injury prevention, injury management and return to work services, for GWW employees impacted by physical or psychological injury illness &/or health conditions or disability,
• The administration and management of the GWW Workers’ Compensation claims.
• Supporting the HSEQ and broader People, Culture & Safety (PC&S) Teams to facilitate high quality and timely SME advice, support, and programs to reduce risk (physical and psychological) and enhance the employee experience at GWW.
• Supporting the delivery of HSEQ initiatives or projects, as delegated

Skills & Experience

• You are an occupational rehabilitation or allied health practitioner managing return to work cases from an employer, an occupational rehabilitation organisation or an insurer.
• As our customers and our people are at the heart of what we do, you will have the charisma to build personable and professional relationships quickly and effectively.
• Proven knowledge and experience working within Victorian workers compensation legislation to ensure obligation are met.
• Good organisational ability and experience in multi-tasking and meeting targets
• Essential - Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety &/or Allied Health
• Full driver’s license as you will be driving to GWW water treatment plants, maintenance depots and offices across our service region.

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.  

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Applications close: Tuesday, 2 June