Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water – Hobart TAS
The Safety & Risk Section at the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is looking for an experienced safety professional to join the team.
The Senior Safety Advisor is instrumental in the implementation of the AAD fatal risk management program, projects associated with the AAD Safety Improvement Plan, and associated governance and assurance activities. The role supports the maintenance and continuous improvement of the AAD WHS Management System.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Contribute to effective safety management practice.
* Champion the promotion of a positive safety and risk culture.
* Proactively develop and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder working relationships.
* Contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of the AAD Safety Management System.
* Maintain the AAD fatal risk register and AAD WHS hazard register.
* Contribute to the identification of significant emerging and current WHS risks.
* Assist in the facilitation, development, implementation and assessment of critical controls.
* Coordinate WHS assurance activities including the verification of critical controls.
* Lead and assist in serious incident investigations and work with stakeholders to identify appropriate corrective actions.
* Monitor AAD incident related corrective actions.
* Provide support for voluntary Station WHS Officers and Station Safety Advisors.
* Develop and write reports for relevant AAD Committees.
* Develop and deliver WHS training and briefings for expeditioners.
* Participate in the onboarding and training of expeditioners including but not limited to Expeditioner Summits and Assessment Centres.
* Provide expert advice to stakeholders on WHS matters, and/or source expert advice as required.
* Take reasonable steps to complete professional development as required to ensure currency of knowledge in WHS systems and technologies.
* Manage other safety initiatives and actions as directed by the Assistant Director Safety.
Knowledge and experience
* Experience working in WHS roles within high-risk work environments such as the construction, the petrochemical, mining or similar industries.
* Knowledge related to occupational hygiene, hazardous chemical management, laboratory science, radiation safety, contractor management, remote operations, and WHS management systems.
* Working knowledge of the Work Health Safety Act 2011, Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011, Work Health Safety Codes of Practice, and relevant Australian Standards, and their application in a Commonwealth Government environment.
Skills and capabilities
* High level verbal and written communication skills to communicate succinctly, clearly and effectively with a broad range of people.
* A collaborative mindset, with demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong professional relationships to positively influence the achievement of results.
* Sound judgment, innovative thinking and strategic analysis skills.
* Genuine commitment and drive to create a positive workplace culture.
* Diploma in WHS.
Flexible employment arrangements are available with theDepartment of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
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