Closes: 18 June 2025
Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $145,253 - $162,877 plus superannuation
Position No: 38765
Directorate: Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 June 2025
Contact Officer: Adam Flett on or (02) 6205 0889
Details: Do you want to contribute to a high performing, safe and healthy culture?
The Environment Planning Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD) is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, qualified, and client-focused individual to lead the Safety and Wellbeing team. As the Director of Safety and Wellbeing you will be responsible for implementing and reporting on initiatives related to EPSDD Strategic Plan, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy and WHS Audit and Assurance programs.
You would be part of Branch that is engaged, collaborative and committed to making a difference. The successful applicant will lead the team in the provision of strategic advice and support on safety and wellbeing systems, risk assessments, psychosocial safety, WHS legislation, polices and best practice. This role will need to collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders so well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships will be important. We are looking for someone who has experience in the delivery of contemporary and connected WHS strategy, projects, and practices in a public sector environment with a diverse range of functions, with a focus on continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: Qualifications or extensive experience in safety and wellbeing and or relevant tertiary qualifications are highly desirable.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from the 1July 2025 until 13 May 2026 with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: In two pages or less tell us why you want the role and outline your demonstrated experience as it applies to the Position Description, with a particular focus on the Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities section.
You should also submit your curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your work performance. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor. You should also be aware you may be asked to provide further referee details.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
Important Information for Applicants
Effective from 1 July 2025, as part of the ACTPS 2025 Change Implementation Program, the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD), Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS), Access Canberra, and the Better Regulation Taskforce will amalgamate to form the new City and Environment Directorate. Further information about the Changes Implementation Program is available in the ACTPS 2025 Taskforce Report - Open Government Information.
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This is a temporary position available from the 1 July 2025 until 13 May 2026 with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency. #J-18808-Ljbffr