Develop, implement and monito health, safety and wellbeing project plans Lead consultation, communication and coordination with other teams Undertake project planning and analysis, and integrate project activities Senior Project Officer – Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Organisational Safety and Wellbeing Human Resources – Business Partnering About Us The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start, engaging young people in learning, creating safe and inclusive workplaces and investing in communities for a stronger Queensland.
Our human rights commitment is to create a stronger, fairer Queensland by respecting, protecting and promoting human rights in everything we do.
Our objectives are: A great start for all children, Every student succeeding, Building Queensland communities, Safe and capable people delivering our vision, Fair and safe workplaces and communities.
Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
For more information about the department, please visit our website at www.qed.qld.gov.au Your Opportunity As the Senior Project Officer, you will: Manage the development, implementation and monitoring of project plans and phases, including the coordination of various activities and resources associated with achieving the project objectives.
Manage liaison, communication and coordination with other teams across the department contributing to the project.
The Senior Project Officer reports to the Manager Performance and Reporting, Organisational Safety and Wellbeing.
The role Appointments in the public sector are merit-based and will be assessed by looking at what you have done previously—the knowledge, skills and experience you have built and your personal qualities.
Responsibilities include: Lead development, implementation and monitoring of HSW project plans and phases, including the coordination of various activities and resources associated with achieving the project objectives.
Lead consultation, communication and coordination with other teams across the department contributing to the project.
Undertake project planning, analysis, integrate HSW project activities and evaluate the impact of projects and initiatives.
Assist in coordinating, organising and promoting the activities identified within the program.
Participate in action monitoring committees that report to the Executive HSW Committee Provide technical HSW project advice, information and status, including preparation of correspondence, policy responses, speeches, articles, media releases and briefings as required.
Additional information Whilst there are no mandatory qualifications required for this position, it would be highly desirable for the successful applicant to possess: A Certificate IV, Diploma or higher in Workplace, Health and Safety and experience in the development of Health, Safety and Wellbeing Management System documents and/or auditing against ISO 45001 Competencies – How you may be assessed Vision: Leads strategically – thinks critically and acts on the broader purpose of the system.
Stimulates ideas and innovation – gathers insights and embraces new ideas and innovation to inform future practice.
Leads change in complex environments – embraces change and leads with focus and optimism in an environment of complexity and ambiguity.
Makes insightful decisions – makes considered, ethical and courageous decisions based on insight into the broader context.
Results: Develops and mobilises talent – strengthens and mobilises the unique talents and capabilities of the workforce Builds enduring relationships – builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer focused outcomes.
Inspires others – inspires others by driving clarity, engagement and a sense of purpose.
Drives accountability and outcomes – demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism persistence and transparency.
Accountability: Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces – fosters an inclusive workplace where health, safety and wellbeing is promoted and prioritised.
Pursues continuous growth – pursues opportunities for growth through agile learning and development of self-awareness.
Demonstrates sound governance – maintains a high standard of practice through governance and risk management.
