Psychosocial Health Safety and Wellbeing Consultant

Location: Metro or Regional Campus Location (Cremorne, Docklands or Broadmeadows) with travel to other campuses

Role Type: Permanent, Full Time

About The Role:

As a Psychosocial Health, Safety and Wellbeing Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering integrated wellbeing and psychosocial risk interventions across the organisation. Working within the Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) team, you will provide expert advice, lead incident responses, and develop proactive strategies that enhance mental health literacy and reduce psychosocial risks for both staff and students.

This role is ideal for a mental health or allied health professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about creating positive change through evidence-based wellbeing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead psychosocial incident investigations and recommend recovery and prevention strategies
• Deliver expert advice and support to leaders and staff on managing psychosocial risks and wellbeing
• Conduct risk assessments and develop targeted interventions and training programs
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement best practice wellbeing strategies
• Manage the BKI Wellbeing Working Group and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyse data to inform and refine wellbeing programs and policy development

About You:

You are a compassionate and strategic thinker with a strong foundation in mental health, wellbeing and health and safety. Your ability to engage stakeholders, analyse complex situations, and implement effective interventions makes you a trusted advisor and change agent. You thrive in environments where you can apply your expertise to create safer, healthier, and more supportive workplaces and learning environments.

You will bring:

• You are a compassionate and strategic thinker with a strong foundation in mental health and wellbeing. Your ability to engage stakeholders, analyse complex situations, and implement effective interventions makes you a trusted advisor and change agent.
• You will bring:
• A tertiary qualification in psychology or allied health (postgraduate qualifications and AHPRA registration desirable)
• Proven experience in psychosocial risk management, mental health, and wellbeing program delivery
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in policy development, training facilitation, and data analysis
• A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach to problem-solving
  
  

We can offer you:

• Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
• Free onsite parking for most campuses
• Professional development programs
• Fitness Passport Program with exclusive access for you and your family to 230+ locations Australia wide
• Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Meaningful work that drives positive social impact  
• The opportunity to build a career in a world leading vocational education and training sector, with diverse and emerging career opportunities across Australia.

Things we will require from you:

• Relevant compliance documents including Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), current police check, certified right to work documentation

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join a team that values your expertise and empowers you to make a real impact. Apply today and help shape the future of education and innovation at Bendigo Kangan Institute.

If you have any accessibility requirements to participate in the recruitment process, or are experiencing technical difficulties applying for this job please contact careers@kangan.edu.au

Only applications from candidates with valid working rights will be considered. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working with Children check clearance.

Bendigo Kangan Institute acknowledges that their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of Dja Dja Wurrung, Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nations, Yorta Yorta Nations and the Gunaikurnai people. The Institute respects their Elders past present and emerging and cultural heritage, and we recognize their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.

Applications close 15th July 2025

Applications will be assessed continuously - interviews may commence prior to advertised closing date.

NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this advertised position at any stage.