Assistant Director Strategic Work Health and Safety
Branch: Human Resources
Salary: Level 8, $163,427 - $176,990 pa, PSCSAA
Position No: 00036690
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Osborne Park
Closing Date: 2026-06-22 4:00 PM
Permanent Appointment
The Department
At the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia's training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating strong and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy.
Leadership for All
Critical to our success in delivering value for the future of Western Australians is the leadership capability of our people. We believe that everyone is a leader, regardless of their role and we are committed to advancing our collective leadership impact by adopting the behaviours and mindsets in Leadership Expectations.
The Role
The Assistant Director Strategic Work Health and Safety drives and sets the strategic safety direction for the Department in line with the organisation's vision; leading overall WHS Systems, Injury Management, WHS Strategic Risk and Injury Prevention and leads a team that provides specialist operational and strategic advice to promote and improve work health and safety.
The position provides leadership, direction, development and oversight of the WHS team to provide support services for workers that may be experiencing, witnessing, or responding to concerns of psychosocial hazards in the workplace. The position liaises with senior managers to provide tailored support specific to each employees' individual circumstances to foster a psychologically safe and respectful workplace. The role is critical to creating a strong leadership environment by bringing about positive behaviour change in practice.
As a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position may be prioritised for appointment.
Employee Benefits
* Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely;
* Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave;
* A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers;
* Career and professional development programs and opportunities; and
* Salary packaging options.
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