Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Governance
Job title Manager - Work Health and Safety, and Emergency Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin
Position number 39878 RTF Closing 31/08/2025
Contact officer Nadia Mahmood, A/Manager Governance on or
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TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans,
go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide high level project support, administration and advice in relation to the maintenance, ongoing improvement and
promotion of the department's emergency management and work health and safety arrangements.
Context statement
The Governance Unit provides frameworks and policies to promote good governance and effective risk management, audit
and review practices, emergency management and WHS for the department.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Initiate, develop and implement operational emergency management and training initiatives.
2. Support the Heads of Division and the Leadership Group regarding operational emergency and WHS related risks.
3. Develop and implement the department's emergency management and WHS management system and provide
continual improvement of compliance requirements as prescribed by WHS legislation.
4. Coordinate the distribution of WHS information and promotional material at departmental locations.
1. Build and maintain relationships and ongoing liaison with the WHS Management Committee members and other
stakeholders.
6. Analyse health and safety incident data and provide regular reporting to the departmental senior management and the
WHS Management Committee.
7. Provide expert advice and support on:
o WHS maters to managers and staff to support the achievement of strategy outcomes and legislative frameworks.
o Work cover issues including legislative compliance, rehabilitation and return to work programs.
o Early intervention strategies and processes regarding injury management prior to lodgement and acceptance of a
workers compensation claim.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated knowledge of emergency planning and disaster response coordination, public safety and security, WHS
and inspection requirements.
1. Experience in delivering education programs for a diverse range of staff.
2. Demonstrated well-developed oral and written communication skills, with sound understanding of cross-cultural issues
and sensitivities and an ability to work with diverse range of stakeholders.
1. Demonstrated high level of flexibility and adaptability to operate effectively within a changing environment.
2. Experience in applying strong negotiation and conflict management skills operationally, and ability to interpret relevant
legislation.
1. Demonstrated ability to be innovative to develop new insights into situations.
Desirable
1. Sound experience in developing training programs and drills for diverse staff across a geographically dispersed
environment.
2. Qualification in WHS and/or a relevant discipline in emergency response.
3. Hold a Certificate IV Training and assessment training.