The Outstanding OH&S initiative/ solution Award is presented to an individual, team/group or organisation for a demonstrated outstanding contribution to OH&S in Group Training. Nominations can be made by Group Training Organisations, client organisations, colleagues, professional bodies, and students.
Past Recipients
| Name | Awarded For… | Year |
| WestVic Staffing Solutions | Westvic has played a significant role in assisting Host Employers to identify and meet their OH&S obligations. Some of the methods include; the use of checklists, observation & consultation. Increasing the awareness to senior management and officers regarding their obligations and responsibilities to the to OH&S Act. Read More. | 2016 |
| AiGroup | AiGroup committed to providing all workers, contractors and visitors with a safe and healthy work environment. They have designed and implemented a number services with the ultimate goal of eradicating injuries, dangers and incidents from the workplace. Read more. | 2016 |
| MEGT (Australia) Ltd. | MEGT held its first ever Safety Expo in 2014 as part of National Safety Month. The Safety Expo was a great success with visitors having access to over 15 exhibits including a fire demonstration in the car park, juice bar, BBQ breakfast, massages and more. Read More | 2014 |
| Stephen Filby G-Force |
Stephen joined Gforce 2 years ago bringing considerable knowledge and experience to his role that has enabled him to create a positive and sustaining safety culture. Read More | 2013 |
| Paul Scofield APlus |
Paul is recognised within APlus and throughout the Group Training network for his expertise, commitment and passion for health and safety. Read More | 2013 |
| Mike Bellamy Westvic staffing solutions |
Mike has an extensive history in promoting innovation and excellence in OHS both within his organisation and more broadly across the group training network. Read More | 2012 |
Application Process
| Applications Open | Monday 4 September 2017 |
| Applications Close | Friday 13 October 2017 |
| Judging Decision | October (Judged by the AEN OHS reference group) |
| Award Presented | Wednesday 22 November 2017 |
Click here for the Nomination Form
Eligibility and Conditions
Candidates for the award:
- must be staff employed within a Victorian Group Training Organisation
- may be individuals, teams or groups of special support staff
Section A: Overview
Give an overview of the service/support provided, a description of the environment in which the service/support is provided and specific challenges which may have had to be overcome during the course of providing the service/support.
Section B: Applicants will be judged against the following criteria
- Criterion 1: Excellence and innovation
- Criterion 2: Client focus
- Criterion 3: Professionalism and commitment to OH&S support services for GTO/ VET
- Criterion 4: Understanding and reputation within the industry or community
Addressing the criteria
- Excellence and innovation
- examples of how the OH&S service/support makes a significant contribution
- how the OH&S service/support addresses the needs of internal and external clients
- what is unique or innovative about the OH&S service/support provided
- Client focus
- systems and processes for collecting information on client needs and satisfaction
- demonstrated recognition and/or acknowledgement from clients, students, and colleagues
- demonstrated examples of any contributions to knowledge sharing, mentoring and coaching activities.
- Professionalism and commitment to support OH&S services
- demonstrated efficiency, accuracy and timeliness in dealing with customer enquiries
- contribution to performance enhancement efforts such as professional development of staff, acting as mentors, guides or models for others; and enhanced service/support provision
- contribution to achieving GTO/ VET system priorities
- how the individual or team engage with other professionals to improve the standard of OH&S service/support provided to clients.
- Understanding and reputation within the industry or community
- ways in which the delivery of the service/support helps to form and build new relationships
- demonstrated recognition and/or acknowledgement from industry and community