The key duties of the position include:
The Role
An APS 5 WHS Officer is accountable under broad direction to undertake complex work health and safety activities. They will work within a framework of legislation, established principles, work practices and procedures in accordance with Defence's mission and business objectives. They will work with independence having the authority and discretion to investigate and gather information from diverse sources and explore new ideas and different viewpoints to support the longer-term business objectives.
An APS 5 WHS Officer will apply initiative and experience to analyse, plan, review and adjust priorities. They will undertake objective, systematic analysis and draw accurate conclusions based on evidence along with detailed technical, operational, professional and procedural advice in relation to complex problems.
About our Team
The Land Warfare Centre trains and educates Australian Army Soldiers and Officers in the Foundation (all-corps) skills and knowledge required at the next higher rank, in order to meet Army's need for excellent leaders focused on winning armed conflict. The Headquarters Land Warfare Centre team is a small but motivated and experienced cohort, comprising uniformed and APS members. The climate within the team espouses an adult workplace environment and a respectful open discourse between its members. Beyond the broader Defence Values, the team places large emphasis on trust, effective communications, teamwork, innovation, flexibility, initiative and ownership. As the WHS Officer, you will be working within the Headquarters Land Warfare Centre. The Headquarters consists of both ADF members and APS.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be able to do the following:
* Accountable for research and analysis activities to identify and address work health and safety risks to capability.
* Experience in a similar role.
* Develop and implement work health and safety.
* Provide advice on the application of work health and safety legislation and policies.
* Contribute to implementation and continuous improvement of work health and safety management systems in accordance with legislation and policies.
* Engage with internal and external stakeholders on complex and sensitive work health and safety.
* Work collaboratively with stakeholders and subject matter experts to resolve work health and safety.
* Evaluate activities and processes for compliance with work health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
* Resolve problems using professional expertise, taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action and implications for work health and safety activities.
Eligibility
Security Clearance:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1".
Getting to know the Department of Defence
The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers