Merit List/Pools and How They Will Be UsedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools, please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle.
The RoleAs the EL 1 Assistant Director WHS you will:
Understand and provide advice on the application of work health and safety legislation, Codes of Practice, Defence and SEG safety policies and procedures.Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of the SEG work health and safety management system, SEG SAFE, in accordance with legislation and Defence policies.Lead a small team of work health and safety experts who are located on Defence Bases across Australia, managing allocated resources, setting work priorities, and setting performance indicators to achieve business outcomes.Be accountable for analysis activities to identify and address work health and safety risks to capability.Represent Security and Estate Group at internal and external work health and safety forums.Assess and evaluate work health and safety strategy, initiatives, projects, policy, and procedures.Contribute to the strategic direction and future work program for the Directorate of Work Health and Safety. About Our TeamThe Directorate of Work Health and Safety manages a small but expert team with in-depth knowledge of work health and safety and a passion for the importance of the role they play in Defence. The activities undertaken by the team are many and varied from policy and process development, assurance, education, outreach, and WHS incident investigation.
Key functions of the Directorate include:
Providing analysis and reporting to the Senior Leadership Group on WHS responsibilities, performance, and trends;Managing SEG's interactions with Comcare, as the Commonwealth WHS Regulator;Working with SEG's industry partners to ensure effective management of WHS for contracted workers;Working with 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 SMEs. Our Ideal CandidateOur ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual who has:
Demonstrated strong skills and experience in researching and analysing activities to identify and address work health and safety risks to capability.Experience building and leading teams, including mentoring and building WHS expertise.Demonstrated highly developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present information in a clear, concise, and articulate manner.Experience engaging across stakeholder groups to achieve outcomes and build strong networks and relationships across the Department.Understands the 'bigger picture' to identify emerging opportunities or threats.A passion for safety! Security ClearanceApplicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Baseline Vetting" level.
RecruitAbilityRecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.
Getting to Know the Department of DefenceThe 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 interesting, 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.
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