Closes: 03 March 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 55270
Directorate: Canberra Institute of Technology
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 February 2026
Contact Officer: Harry Korres on or (02) 6205 4180
Details: Are you an experienced Work Health and Safety (WHS) practitioner looking for your next challenge?
Do you enjoy partnering with multiple teams and imparting your influence and expertise?
The Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) has an exciting opportunity to join us.
The CIT Work Health and Safety team is seeking an experienced WHS Professional to join their Leadership team in the position of Assistant Director, Work Health and Safety.
WHAT DO WE WANT?
CIT is seeking an experienced and proactive WHS professional to join our team on permanent basis. The Assistant Director, Work Health and Safety will require an in depth understanding of WHS principles and how to embed their practical application across the institute. The ability to communicate to and influence a range of internal stakeholders, across various industries is a key attribute we are looking for as is the ability to provide sound and practical advice to ensure WHS legislation is met, and best practice protocols are in place.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
As a member of the Work, Health and Safety Team, the Assistant Director, Work Health and Safety is responsible for partnering with the CIT leadership team and directors to assist them creating and sustaining work safety systems across CIT. Reporting to the Senior Director People Support, Safety and Wellbeing this positions key duties include maintaining and analysing Work health and safety Risk Registers, ensuring CIT polices are aligned with legislative requirements and achieving workable outcomes across the business.
Accountable for WHS projects and reports, the Assistant Director, Work Health and Safety will demonstrate the ability to research and prepare complex WHS proposals, project plans and briefs. Using sound judgement this position will understand when it is appropriate to escalate incidents and emerging issues and apply risk mitigation strategies.
WHAT DO I NEED?
The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in the implementation of WHS projects, the production of WHS reports such as proposals and briefs and be able to easily disseminate complex documents into practical guide for our manages and educators. Your in-depth knowledge of WHS principles and their practical application will be demonstrated by your experience in providing workable advice that meets the legislative requirements and business objectives. Your ability to work autonomously and with a sense of urgency will be highly valued as will your customer service skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Eligibility/Other requirements: A Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or associated experience and qualifications is highly desirable.
Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to apply: Please provide a two-page pitch, outlining your suitability for the role and claims against the key skills above, along with a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees.
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