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October 10, 2024

Australian Government

Canberra


APS 6 - Work Health and Safety Officer

  • $91,702 - $104,753 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
  • Fairbairn - ACT


The Role
As an APS 6 Work Health and Safety Officer, you will be expected to:

  • Engage in research and analysis activities to identify and address work health and safety risks to capability.
  • Contribute to implementation and continuous improvement of work health and safety management systems in accordance with legislation and Defence policies.
  • Provide advice on the application of work health and safety legislation and Defence policies and procedures.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts on complex and sensitive work health and safety matters and resolve work health and safety issues if they arise.
  • Evaluate activities and processes for compliance with work health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.

About our Team
Space Command (SPACECOMD) is a multidisciplinary workforce across Navy, Army, Air Force, Australian Public Service, and Industry.

SPACECOMD has been established to prepare space power to secure Australia's interests in peace and war. Its vision is to assure Australian civil and military access in space, integrated across Government, and in concert with allies, international partners and industry. The Chief of Staff Branch in SPACECOMD manages a range of Command wide business functions and is looking for a high performing APS 6 WHS Manager to join our team, in this integrated and high tempo environment. On-the-job and formal training will be provided.

Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong skills and experience in:
  • Researching and analysing activities to identify and address work health and safety risks to capability.
  • Contributing to implementation and continuous improvement of work health and safety management systems in accordance with legislation and Defence policies.
  • Providing advice on the application of work health and safety legislation and Defence policies and procedures.
  • High level planning, organising and prioritising skills.
  • Managing complex work packages in compressed timeframes
  • Stakeholder engagement and management.

The candidate will have the following demonstrated attributes:
  • Building/maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.
  • Strong planning/time management skills, particularly prioritisation and critical thinking.
  • Judgement and a bias for action in driving outcomes, including problem solving and flexibility.
  • Financial and contracting experience.
  • Skilful communicator (both written and verbal).

Knowledge of Defence and/or Space is highly desirable but not mandatory. Some domestic travel may be required. The successful candidate will be required to have or will be required to obtain a Negative Vetting level 1 security clearance before commencing in the role.

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