Work Health And Safety Officer

Description:

The key duties of the position include
The Role
The APS 5 Work Health and Safety Officer role is critical to assisting SEG to meet its work health and safety obligations.
You will provide advice on the application of work health and safety (WHS) legislation, codes of practice, Defence and SEG safety policies and procedures.
You will engage with base management teams, product directorates and contractors to influence active and appropriate management of WHS risks and incidents.
You will undertake research and analysis, conduct review, assessments and investigations to improve health and safety outcomes across SEG.
You will contribute to Base WHS Committees and Base WHS management planning and be required to provide input into broader SEG policy and papers as requested.
About our Team
The Directorate of Work Health and Safety provides advice on the impact of Work Health and Safety legislation, Codes of Practice, prescribed Australian Standards and Defence policy requirements. A small 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, out-reach 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 the Commonwealth WHS Regulator (Comcare)
• 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 subject matter experts.

Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and adaptable person who has:

• The ability and drive to develop and implement practical WHS solutions based on legislation, policy and procedures and required outcome.
• The ability to provide accurate technical advice in relation to WHS matters.
• Excellent attention to detail and is self-motivated to achieve safety results and meet deadlines.
• The ability to undertake complex work tasks under limited direction.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with various stakeholders to influence safety outcomes.