(Includes scheduled March 2025 pay increase in accordance with the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement 2024)
- $86,887 - $93,066 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Edinburgh - SA
**The Role**
The APS 5 Work Health & Safety Officer (WHSE) Officer will undertake product and program safety governance and assurance activities, (both desk top and infield) associated with the delivery of product safety and safe systems of work. The WHSE will:
- Engage with a wide variety of stakeholders on issues and be required to negotiate with stakeholders to influence decision making in order to achieve business outcomes by providing detailed advice based on legislation, policy, procedures and best business practice.
- Undertake specialist research and analysis, conduct reviews, assessment, investigations and perform procedural, clerical and administrative support work.
There is a requirement for occasional travel to remote Radar sites to complete verification activities to support the planning, governance and assurance activities undertaken by HFSSPO in delivering capability to Air Force.
**About our Team**
The High Frequency Sensing Systems Program Office (HFSSPO) is an exciting environment to work in, offering rewarding opportunities in world leading capabilities and emerging technologies. HFSSPO acquires, sustains, and exports High Frequency radar capabilities for the Australian Defence Force. This includes the world leading Jindalee Over the Horizon Radar.
HFSSPO is a complex, fast-paced environment comprising a professional integrated workforce. We work in conjunction with Air Force, other Defence Groups, our Allies, and our industry partners to deliver complex programs for Defence. In addition to being involved in unique sovereign programs, you will also have access to competitive working conditions.
As an Australian Public Servant in Defence, you will be supported in balancing work and family priorities and the remuneration package includes a generous superannuation contribution (15.4%).
- Ability to interpret and align with legislation, policy, procedures and compliance frameworks.
- Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines, focusing on identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated high-level verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to monitor, manage and report on organisation's risk and compliance.
- Comfortable building and sustaining relationships, liaising with a range of stakeholders including other teams, contractors and colleagues across Defence and other organisations.
- Confidently engage in incident management, coordinate and perform detailed or sensitive investigation reports.
- Be able to work in a fluid environment by remaining adaptable, agile and adaptable.
📌 Aps 5 - Work Health & Safety Officer
🏢 Australian Government
📍 Australia