Occupational Health Advisor

Job description

Join Viva Energy Australia on a 12-month fixed-term contract part - time role (0.5 or 0.6) as an Occupational Health Advisor and play a pivotal role in supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. This flexible opportunity can be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane Working within our Group HSSE team, you will partner with leaders and employees to deliver fitness for work assessments, health monitoring programs, injury and illness management, rehabilitation support, and workplace health initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a diverse workforce while contributing to a strong safety culture within one of Australia's leading energy companies. If you are passionate about employee wellbeing, proactive health management, and helping people perform at their best, we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities & Requirements Accurate completion of fitness to work assessments and health monitoring and subsequent reviews Support of workplace injury/illnesses treatment and the clinical assessment of employees returning from personal sick leave and workplace related injury or illness Completion of drug and alcohol testing in alignment with Australian Standards and the review of the results with escalation to the Medical Review Officer (as required) Compliance with clinical governance and maintaining workers medical confidentiality and privacy for employees and contractors Provision of rehabilitation planning for return to work for employees based at the Geelong Refinery, and oversight of Contractor return to work at the Geelong Refinery. Support of wellbeing initiatives within the business Registered Division 1 Nurse with AHPRA – no restrictions; Bachelor’s degree in Paramedic Sciences or other suitable Health Sciences. Experience delivering occupational health services (including audiometric assessment and spirometry); Return to work coordinator experience and injury triage and management would be an advantage Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills; Attention to detail when reviewing medical reports and writing clinical notes; Self-motivated, organised, good time management and adaptable to quickly changing situations; Excellent presentation skills & ability to communicate credibly with health professionals, employees, leaders, People and Culture and HSSE leads We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles. Please note that only candidates with full Australian working rights will be considered for this position. Please note: This role is being sourced through Viva Energy Australia, therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies. Applications Close 2 October 2026 Do amazing work A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It’s a chance to join a group of people dedicated to supporting Australia’s evolving energy and convenience needs. We’re a leading retail, industrial and energy business, and we’ve been helping Australians reach their destination for more than 120 years. Our plans for the future support Australia’s energy transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions. And our recent acquisitions of Coles Express and OTR, we provide Australians with outstanding convenience. At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with new perspectives, energy and passion to drive Viva Energy and their careers forward. About Viva Energy Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because that’s how we get the best outcomes. Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever-changing face of Australia.