The key duties of the position include:
The Role
The APS 5 Work Health and Safety Officer role is critical in assisting SEG to meet its work health and safety obligations.
As the APS 5 Work Health and Safety Officer you will:
- Provide advice on various safety topics across multiple geographical areas referencing the relevant Defence policies.
- Engage with base management teams, product directorates and contractors to influence active and appropriate management of WHS risks and incidents.
- Undertake research and analysis, conduct review, assessments and investigations to improve health and safety outcomes across SEG.
- Contribute to Base WHS Committees and Base WHS management planning and be required to provide input into broader SEG policy and papers as requested.
About our Team
Our team supports a large and diverse group of stakeholders including various contractors, across all Defence sites to influence positive safety outcomes. We are a small effective team with a passion for safety.
The activities undertaken by the team are many and varied and include:
- Engaging with SEG stakeholders on local and national safety topics and issues.
- Working with SEG’s contractors to ensure effective management of WHS.
- Providing analysis and reporting to the Senior Leadership Group on WHS responsibilities, performance and trends.
- Managing SEG's interactions with the Commonwealth WHS Regulator (Comcare).
- Working with other Defence Groups and Services to ensure a coordinated approach to safety across Defence.
- Representing SEG in Defence WHS and in the development of Defence WHS policies.
- Leading and coordinating a national network of WHS subject matter experts.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and adaptable person who has:
- The ability and drive to develop and implement practical WHS solutions based on legislation, policy and procedures and required outcomes.
- The ability to provide accurate and timely advice in relation to WHS matters.
- Excellent attention to detail and is self-motivated to achieve safety results and meet deadlines.
- The ability to undertake complex work tasks under limited direction.
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication.
Eligibility
Security Clearance:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Baseline Vetting” level.
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 engaging, 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
📌 Work Health and Safety Officer
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Palmerston City