Who we are
The Safety & Risk Section at the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is looking for an experienced safety professional to join the team.
The Assistant Director Safety is responsible for leading the safety team. They are responsible for managing the AAD Fatal Risk Management Program, projects associated with the AAD Safety Improvement Plan, and associated governance and assurance activities. The role also leads the maintenance and continuous improvement of the AAD WHS Management System.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Lead and manage the Safety sub-team.
* Advise and educate AAD leadership in effective safety management practice.
* Champion the promotion of a positive safety and risk culture.
* Proactively engage, communicate and influence the broad range of internal and external stakeholders involved in the Australian Antarctic Program (AAP), to drive continuous improvement in strategic WHS outcomes.
* Write papers and briefs on significant WHS matters.
* Brief the AAD Division Management Committee and other governance bodies on significant WHS matters.
* Assist the AAD to fulfil its WHS governance obligations as relates to WHS risk management and statutory compliance.
* Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the AAD Fatal Risk Management Program.
* Monitor the AAD fatal risk profile, and facilitate the biannual review of the AAD fatal risk register.
* Lead the maintenance and continuous improvement of the AAD WHS Management System and facilitate the annual management review.
* Lead AAD major incident investigations in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
* Track and report on AAP incident related corrective actions.
* Manage AAD Safety Improvement Plan projects.
* Manage AAP WHS audit and assurance activities.
* Oversee and mentor Station WHS Officers.
* Undertake the 'Safety Advisor' role in the AAD Incident Management Team (IMT) process as directed by the IMT Manager.
* Provide expert advice to stakeholders on WHS matters, and/or source expert advice as required.
* Participate in the onboarding and training of expeditioners including but not limited to Expeditioner Summits and Assessment Centres.
* Take reasonable steps to complete such professional development as required to ensure currency of knowledge in WHS philosophy, systems of works and technologies.
* Manage other safety initiatives and actions as directed by the Director Safety & Risk.
* Providing leadership and promoting excellence in business continuity and incident management processes across the AAD.
* Manage and maintain the AAD business continuity and incident management frameworks.
* Providing high level advice and reporting on business continuity.
* Working with stakeholders across the AAD to understand and manage business continuity including the facilitation of business continuity workshops.
* Investigating and managing the implementation of appropriate tools, techniques and processes for business continuity and incident management.
* Leading the response to business continuity incidents and lessons management process.
* Supporting the AAD to build a positive culture and advance its business continuity maturity strategy.
* Liaising with counterparts in the wider department and supporting alignment with departmental business continuity, incident management and associated reporting processes.
* Providing support to the risk and assurance function where required.
Knowledge and experience
* Experience working in a WHS roles within high-risk work environments such as the construction, the petrochemical or mining industries
* Knowledge related to occupational hygiene, hazardous chemical management, laboratory science, radiation safety, ergonomics, contractor management, and WHS systems management
* A strong understanding 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.
* A collaborative mindset, with demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong professional relationships to positively influence the achievement of results.
* Possess strong people management skills, including the ability to build a high performing and diverse team with a culture where people feel valued, supported and satisfied in their role.
Skills and capabilities
* Genuine commitment and drive to create a positive workplace culture.
* Sound judgment, innovative thinking and strategic analysis skills.
* High level verbal and written communication skills to communicate succinctly, clearly and effectively with a broad range of people and negotiate outcomes.
* Professional integrity and a commitment to building inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.
Desirable qualifications
Advanced Diploma in WHS or other relevant tertiary qualification
Flexible employment arrangements are available with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
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