Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Risk, Audit and Work Health and Safety
Job title Work Health and Safety Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 31/07/ 2026
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number 30681 RTF 343114 Closing 11/03/2026
Contact officer Shannon Withy on 08 8999 85***or *************@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/ | https://dpsc.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=343114
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
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 Work Health and Safety (WHS) compliance advice to support the Department of Children and Families
and the Department of People, Sport, and Culture at corporate, business, and individual levels and to act as the first point of
contact for WHS matters within both departments.
Context statement
The Risk, Audit and Work Health and Safety team provide shared services to both the Department of Children and Families
and the Department of People, Sport, and Culture.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide expert advice and support on WHS matters to managers and staff to support the achievement of strategic
outcomes within legislative frameworks.
2. Work with management to build a WHS focused culture, ensure that practices meet statutory requirements and develop
organisational and individual capability to effectively operate in a changing environment.
3. Be a point of contact for managers and staff in the support and delivery of appropriate WHS issues.
4. Develop and maintain management systems including the provision of WHS reports as required.
5. Assist the agency in training and development in WHS programs and systems.
6. Assist or lead investigations, in collaboration with managers and supervisors, in accordance with relevant legislation and
Northern Territory Government policies.
7. Travel to region or remote locations to undertake education, prevention, and response activities.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven ability to provide high level WHS advice, interpret and apply WHS legislation, policies and contemporary practices
or the ability to quickly obtain.
2. Well-developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with a diverse range of staff and managers, including
advocacy, negotiation, report writing, emails and building client partnerships, while maintain confidentiality and
professional discretion.
3. Highly self-motivated and organised to deliver priorities, undertake initiatives, problem-solve, manage workloads, and
meet deadlines, both independently and as part of a small team.
4. Established skills in the use of the Microsoft Office range of software, including Excel to organise, manipulate and
interpret data for analysis and reporting purposes.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety
2. Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM) Investigator training / Certificate IV in Government Investigations.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and may undergo a
criminal history check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history).