The Coordinator, Work Health and Safety will be working with the Senior Consultant, Work Health and Safety contributing toward the achievement of broader Department of Justice work health and safety strategic objectives. The successful applicant will assist in implementing safety initiatives tailored towards the improvement of work health and safety indicators at the TPS.
The Department of Justice has a number of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies in place, and our recruitment practices aim to facilitate full participation from all population cohorts. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and faiths, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform TPS Recruiting at as soon as possible.
Details of Appointment
This role is a permanent, day work position working ***** hours per fortnight. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements - talk to us about how this could work for you.
*Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and/or casual vacancies.
Benefits
Salary of $83,011 to $95,547 pa. Starting salary negotiable within range subject to experience in a similar role. Annual salary increases within this range in accordance with the Tasmanian State Service Award and Public Service Union Wages Agreement.
12% super, access to salary sacrifice and salary packaging.
4 weeks annual leave per year, plus access to purchased leave, leave without pay and State Service accumulated leave scheme.
Access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program and a range of other services via our dedicated Wellbeing and Support team.
Learning, development and career progression opportunities across Tasmania.
Working Environment
Tasmania Prison Service (TPS) has prison facilities located at Risdon Vale, Hobart and Launceston in Tasmania. This position is based at Risdon Vale. The Risdon Vale site offers a corporate working environment without the hustle and bustle of city centre offices, free on-site parking and access to the on-site staff gym (or head across the road to Risdon Brook Dam for a walk at lunch time).
Duties
Provide general advice on work health and safety matters to the Tasmanian Prison Service (TPS) senior executive, managers and workers.
Assist with the implementation, promotion and monitoring of the Department of Justice Work Health and Safety Strategic Plan and Safety Management System within the TPS.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders to foster a collective approach, to support continuous improvement in health and safety at the TPS.
Assist and support the TPS in the implementation of the DoJ safety management system and coordinate tasks for specific registers including asbestos, chemicals, and biological exposures.
Assist and support the TPS with hazard identification and risk assessments processes including the development and implementation of appropriate controls.
Assist and support the TPS with incident notifications, investigations and corrective actions processes to support continuous improvement in health and safety.
Assist the implementation of TPS staff training and educational development as required to support risk management and injury reduction initiatives.
Assist with the preparation of work health and safety reports, including trends, risks and issues arising from data analytics.
Coordinate and assist TPS employees with the role of Health and Safety Representative and provide secretariat support to the TPS Health and Safety Committee.
The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.
Desired Qualifications
Cert IV Work Health and Safety
Industry experience in complex organisation
Work Health and Safety Investigation Qualification
Current Driver's License
Pre-employment Checks
The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:
Arson and fire setting
Violent crimes and crimes against the person
Sex-related offences
Drug and alcohol related offences
Crimes involving dishonesty
Crimes involving deception
Making false declarations
Malicious damage and destruction to property
Serious traffic offences
Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice
Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
Crimes involving Conspiracy
Disciplinary action in previous employment
Identification check
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the blue 'ApplyNow' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on .
For more information
Andrew Gallagher
Assistant Director, Workforce Development and Design
Phone:
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
TPS Recruiting
People Strategy Team
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