Work Health and Safety Desk Officer

4 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Department of Defence of Australia Full time
APS 6 - Work Health and Safety Desk Officer
  • $91,702 - $104,753 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
  • Canberra - ACT

The Role

  • Develop and implement WHS policy and programs based on identified risk, industry best practice, regulator recommendations and assurance program outcomes.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders on complex and sensitive work health and safety issues.
  • Demonstrate and apply specialist knowledge of work health and safety legislation, policies and procedures relevant to Navy.
  • Use experience to provide specialist advice to work health and safety advisers, Commanders and Managers and other stakeholders.
  • Liaise and act as a point of contact as necessary with other authorities and interest groups on work health and safety specialist matters.
  • Evaluate activities and processes for compliance with work health and safety legislation, policies and procedures relevant to Navy.
  • Resolve problems using specialist expertise, taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action and implications for work health and safety activities.

About our Team

The Directorate of Navy Safety and Environment works across a range of specialisations including work health and safety, occupational hygiene, environment protection, and compliance and risk management systems. We are an integrated workforce which includes military and civilian personnel with highly specialised skills and deep maritime experience.

Our Ideal Candidate

  • Organised, and have the ability to manage competing priorities to respond to your stakeholders needs.
  • Proactive, and use your initiative to make informed decisions and solve complex problems under limited direction.
  • Strategically focused, supporting and contributing to the development and implementation of strategic WHS activities.
  • An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills (verbal and written), and have the ability to foster a positive team culture and build positive stakeholder relationships.
  • Accountable for ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
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