* Ongoing
* $102,266 - $114,988 per annum + 15.4% employer superannuation contribution
* Canberra-based role
Applications AEST on Sunday 19 April 2026.
Please note: Certificate IV in Workplace Health & Safety is mandatory.
The Opportunities
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking a qualified, experienced professional to undertake an APS6 Work Health & Safety Officer role within the Work Health and Safety Unit (WHSU). The WHSU facilitates the provision of a healthy and safe workplace for all staff and endeavours to promote a positive Work Health & Safety (WHS) culture in the department by implementing, coordinating and maintaining a comprehensive Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS).
The WHS Officer role will provide workplace health and safety advice and support, train employees in work health and safety responsibilities and procedures, monitor and audit the workplace, record and ensure incidents are investigated and enable compliance with health and safety legislation, frameworks, policies and procedures.
The initial vacancies to be filled from this process are based in Canberra. This process may be used to fill roles in other locations in Australia and overseas.
Our Ideal Candidates
We’re looking for high-performing people with skills and experience relevant to the department’s enabling services operations.
Please note: Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety is mandatory. Diploma in WHS is desirable.
Our ideal candidates will demonstrate:
• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety (mandatory).
•A proven ability to interpret and apply relevant workplace health and safety legislation, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures, ensuring decisions and advice are consistent, evidence-based and compliant with statutory and organisational requirements.
•Highly developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a strong ability to build productive relationships, convey complex information effectively, and influence positive outcomes
•Advanced written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise and strategically focused briefs, reports and executive papers.
•A proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, balancing competing demands while consistently delivering high-quality outcomes within established timeframes.
• Strong research and analytical capability, including interpretation of safety data.
For further information, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.