Requisition ID 20487 - Posted - Temporary - Flexible Full-time - Occupational Health & Safety - Search Location (1) - AO6 Current Queensland Fire Department employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site. About us The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness, and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities.
The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.
The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.
The QFD is an organisation that is focused on reframing the department's relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through the Path to Treaty, Closing the Gap, and building our cultural capability.
Purpose of the role QFD considers safety and incident prevention to be vital to the ultimate success of the organisation's operations and is an integral part of all workers' and QFD as an employer's responsibilities.
Working collaboratively with other statewide stakeholders, the Safety and Wellbeing unit delivers specialised preventative and responsive Health, Safety and Wellbeing services to all personnel (paid and volunteer) through QFD senior managers and supervisors as well as via a network of Regional Advisors, Safety and Wellbeing.
This role is responsible for a range of defined Health, Safety and Wellbeing services as well as programs and initiatives identified to address key risks to health safety and wellbeing outcomes.
Reporting to the Manager, you will be a key member of the team to ensure end-to-end management of health, safety and wellbeing programs and initiatives.
You will support the management and implementation of health, safety and wellbeing programs to ensure adherence to departmental governance and policy, and assist with contract management processes to meet project deliverables.
You will contribute to the development of project documentation, undertake health, safety and wellbeing research and literature evaluation, environmental scans, manage timelines, undertake stakeholder engagement, and work collaboratively with QFD staff, volunteers, and key stakeholders to achieve fit-for-purpose outcomes that meet the department's health, safety and wellbeing objectives and legislative obligations.
Key requirements Highly desirable requirements: Certificate IV or higher in Workplace Health and Safety. Qualifications and/or experience in workplace investigation. Your key accountabilities Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:
Coordinate and manage a broad range of health, safety and wellbeing projects to ensure continuous improvement of the department's Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS) to ensure a healthy and safe work environment. Assist with the management and implementation of multiple initiatives to ensure quality project outcomes meet stakeholder objectives. Undertake research and analysis and interpret and solve problems to support the development and implementation of various health, safety and wellbeing projects, including identifying opportunities for improvement in strategies and service delivery. Provide high-level authoritative Health, Safety and Wellbeing advice to senior leadership and key stakeholders regarding progress of projects and/or issues to support the continuous improvement of the WHSMS program initiatives and enable effective decision-making. Develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support project activities and ensure program delivery meets desired timeframes and budget allocations. Assist in the preparation of submissions, briefs and other correspondence relating to project activities and provide status updates and reports on outcomes, in accordance with departmental requirements. Represent the department in relevant forums and facilitate working groups to ensure key project deliverables and timeframes are achieved. Work effectively in a professional working environment, fostering teamwork and encouraging staff commitment and innovation, including actively participating in performance and development programs. Capabilities To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role:
Leadership Competency Stream – Individual Contributor (leading self) Vision Leads change in complex environments. Results Drives accountability and outcomes. Accountability Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces. Demonstrates sound governance. Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values.
How to apply Please refer to the QFD Public Service Application Guide [All PS Classifications/Streams and Senior Officer] for information on how to apply for this role and contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments if required.
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