Job Description

About us:

At The Lost Dogs’ Home, we are a foundation in Victoria's animal welfare landscape, celebrated for our compassionate care of around 18,000 lost and abandoned dogs and cats every year. Beyond caring for animals, we are dedicated to providing diverse animal welfare and community programs, all aimed at giving animals the best chance of a happy and healthy life. Our mission is upheld by passionate individuals who embody a profound affinity for animals, community, and advocacy.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Safety and Wellbeing Manager to join our team!

As our Safety and Wellbeing Manager, you will lead the delivery of best practice, fit-for-purpose health, safety and wellbeing initiatives across The Lost Dogs Home. You will play a hands-on role in driving proactive safety measures, supporting managers to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, and fostering a strong safety culture across the organisation. You will also oversee the administration of Workers’ Compensation and Return to Work programs, working closely with insurers, rehabilitation providers and managers to support safe, timely recovery and effective claims management.

Duties include:

• Strategic and operational planning
• Ensuring WHS compliance, including a WHS audit program, incident investigations and analyses, and regular risk assessments
• Implementing a culture of safety via strong relationships with key stakeholders and regular communication
• Workers’ compensation management, including managing claims and RTW processes
• Driving wellbeing initiatives that support harm minimisation and proactively manage psychosocial risks across the workplace

Skills and Experience:

• Degree or equivalent in OH&S/WHS
• Experience in a WHS related role, with experience in animal health, manufacturing, or hospital industry sector highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience in implementing health and safety management systems, education, and providing advice to managers and staff regarding best practice WHS matters
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the relevant code(s) and legislative frameworks and their application
• Thorough understanding of Workers Compensation and OH&S Legislation
• A current driver's licence
• A reasonable level of fitness and the ability to work in a physically demanding role

About our culture:

At The Lost Dogs’ Home, we cultivate an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. Our team enjoys a vibrant culture that fosters meaningful connections, both professionally and socially. Led by our dedicated social committee, we organise a wide range of engaging activities such as Paint and Sip Nights, Bowling, Trivia, and regular after-work gatherings. These events create opportunities for our team to relax, bond, and forge lasting friendships. We take pride in our diverse team where every individual is encouraged to be their authentic self, regardless of their role within the organisation.

What we can offer:

• A purposeful animal welfare career,
• Fantastic career development and opportunities,
• Discounts at our general practice clinic, Frank Samways Veterinary Clinic,
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program,
• Access to the Foster Care Program,
• A unique and friendly working environment (surrounded by animals!),
• Rewarding work with animals in need of a forever home.

If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm to be successful in this role, please click on the “Apply” button, ensuring you have attached your cover letter and current resume in Word or PDF format. If you have any further questions or queries regarding the role, please email recruitment@dogshome.com

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early as the role may close if a suitable candidate is found. Don't miss out—apply today!

The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete background screening checks.

The Lost Dogs’ Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.