Bimberi Youth Justice Centre (Bimberi) is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Officer to develop, implement, and maintain robust Work Health and Safety (WHS) systems, policies, and procedures in line with legislative and regulatory requirements.
The Health and Safety Officer is a key role that is responsible for leading, facilitating and implementing the Bimberi Youth Justice Centre, WHS framework. The role will also be responsible for providing high level policy and legislative advice and technical expertise to ensure the safety and wellbeing of employees, clients, visitors and contractors at Bimberi.
Join a team committed to creating a protected and healthy working environment for staff and young people in youth detention.
In this role you will:
- Develop, implement, and review WHS management systems, ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations.
- Provide strategic and technical advice, reports, and leadership to executive and operational teams to identify, assess, and mitigate safety risks.
- Conduct trend analysis and data reporting on work health and safety issues, offering sound recommendations for change.
- Maintain hazard and risk registers with associated treatment plans.
- Coordinate internal inspections and audits across the facility.
- Serve on the Operational Work Health and Safety Committee, presenting updates and inspection information.
- Promote a positive workplace health and safety culture through effective stakeholder relationships.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including community agencies and government services.
Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
Compliance Requirements/ Qualifications:
Essential:
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
- First Aid Certificate or willingness to attend training.
- Possession of a current driver’s licence.
Highly desirable qualifications and experience:
- Current tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety at Certificate IV or Diploma level and experience as a Safety Advisor.
- Chemical safety and Waste management experience.
- Regulatory reporting (eg. notifiable incident reporting)
Note: A merit pool or merit list may be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Applicants are asked to submit:
- A two page ‘pitch’ responding to the Selection Criteria, that includes specific examples as evidence of your relevant Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural capabilities.
- Your curriculum vitae including the contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
Health and Community Services
Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate.
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📌 Bimberi Health and Safety Officer Full-time Permanent
🏢 Act Government
📍 Australian Capital Territory