Assistant Director, Workplace Health and Safety

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia ACT Government Full time

ACT Property Group are seeking someone to fill this role on a temporary basis, pending advertising of the permanent vacancy in 2023.

The person in this role is ACT Property Group's expert in work health and safety, providing guidance, advice, training and support for managers and staff on how to work safely and assess whether others are working in a safe manner.

Ensuring that staff and contractors work in a safe manner and comply with work health and safety requirements is a high priority for ACT Property Group.

ACT Property Group provides expert property management and maintenance services to the ACT Government and the community. The Group manages and maintains buildings and property that enable the ACT Government to provide Government and community services.

The group supports the ACT Governments delivery of its services through flexible, efficient and cost effective accommodation solutions and property services.

Community services and support are also enabled through the provision of properties to community organisations at affordable rental rates. ACT Property Group operates on a fee for service basis with a requirement to provide a dividend to government.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

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Eligibility/Other Requirements:

  • Qualifications in Work Health and Safety (minimum Certificate IV) and experience in a construction or property management environment is desirable.
- a current driver's licence (car) is required.

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How to Apply: Please review the Position Description for details about the role and associated responsibilities. Suitability for this position will be assessed on your demonstrated Skills, Experience, Knowledge and Behaviour in relation to the duties/responsibilities listed in the Position Description.

Please submit the following:

  • A two page pitch that tells the selection committee about your ability to perform the advertised role (knowledge, experience, skills, behaviour) and why you are the best person for this role

The pitch should:

  • Show that you have the capabilities in "What you Require" section of the Position Description including Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities.
  • Demonstrate your capacity to perform the duties and responsibilities detailed in "What You Will Do" at the specified classification including examples of how you have done this in the past.
  • Tell the panel how your abilities, ingenuity, experience and qualifications make you the best person for this role.
  • A current Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) including details of work history (roles, timing, responsibilities, achievements), professional memberships and qualifications, and
  • Contact details of at least two referees.

_ Applications should be sent to the Contact Officer_

Note:

This is a temporary position available immediately for three months.

Career interest categories:

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
Human Resources and Industrial Relations
Leaders and Senior Management

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