The Role
Within the Strategic Welfare function an APS 5 Work Health and Safety Officer is accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve complex work health and safety work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to have and maintain a well-developed understanding of and compliance to relevant legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policy requirements. An APS 5 Work Health and Safety Officer will be accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions relating to their area of responsibility. They will interpret and provide advice within the strategic welfare function area based on legislation, policy and procedures. They will undertake specialist research and analysis, conduct reviews, assessment, investigations and perform procedural, clerical and administrative support work to achieve results.
About our Team
The APS 5 Work Health and Safety Officer is an integral member of the Moreton Command Team and their subject-matter expertise assists in achieving command aims during a period of growth. As our people are our greatest asset, you can be assured you will be supported to innovate, create value, and proudly play a meaningful role, finding your sense of purpose.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for people with initiative, strong organisational skills and the ability to respond appropriately to pressures and changing priorities. The successful candidate will need to be able to understand and interpret policy.
Be able to work in an integrated workforce consisting of ADF and APS.
Have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Security Clearance
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at
Baseline Vetting
level.
Getting to Know the Department of Defence
The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit jobs-careers.
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