EL2 Director, Major Infrastructure Programs

$154,708 to $175,555 p.a 15.4% superannuation

Comcare has an Ongoing Vacancy for an EL 2 Director in the Major Infrastructure Program Team, in Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Canberra or Melbourne

A merit pool will be created and may be used to fill similar Ongoing and Non-Ongoing vacancies.

Overview of Team and Role

The Major Infrastructure Program (MIP) Team within the Regulatory Operations Group is responsible for the design, delivery and review of programs targeting major infrastructure projects. The team is part of the service delivery arm of Regulatory Operations Group and administers the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS) through a variety of prevention, assurance and enforcement activities.

The MIP program of work comprises the regulation of complex and high-profile construction projects across Australia that involve high-risk WHS matters.

Our regulatory approach includes conducting proactive monitoring and compliance activities and providing information and advice to stakeholders. These activities are informed by jurisdictional and industry intelligence, and risk- and evidence-based practices.

Priority focus areas are silica risks, construction safety and the management of contractors.

The Major Infrastructure Projects (MIP) team engages regularly with PCBUs, workers, HSRs, unions and WHS regulators from other jurisdictions. The team seek to ensure compliance and support stakeholders by sharing better practice WHS initiatives.

Our ideal candidate is a strong experienced leader with the political acumen to identify, address and escalate risks as appropriate. You will have a good attitude, be a strong leader, and be able to deliver information appropriate to the receiving audience including senior executive. You will bring strong stakeholder management skills demonstrating the ability to engage with a variety of interested parties pertaining to Work Health and Safety and legislative requirements.

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

• Diploma of Work Health and Safety, Diploma of Government Investigations, Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection) or similar qualification.
• Knowledge of the construction industry.

Security Clearance:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance.

How to apply

The job information pack including how to apply can be obtained from our website https://www.comcare.gov.au/about/careers/current-vacancies

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Comcare is established under the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act).

Comcare has functions and responsibilities under the SRC Act, the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and the Asbestos-related Claims (Management of Commonwealth Liabilities) Act 2005 (ARC Act). Under this legislation we have roles as insurer, regulator and scheme manager.

We provide expert advice and services to the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC) and the Seacare Authority, and we manage the Commonwealth's asbestos-related claims liabilities.

Comcare's outcome statement describes our success and provides strategic focus for all our efforts:

Supporting participation and productivity through healthy and safe workplaces that minimise the impact of harm in workplaces covered by Comcare.

Our role is to have a positive impact on reducing injury and harm in the workplace.

Comcare's work underpins quality workplaces and plays a vital role supporting workforce participation and productivity, as well as making an important contribution to the Australian Government's deregulation agenda.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

About Us

Comcare is established under the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act).

Comcare has functions and responsibilities under the SRC Act, the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and the Asbestos-related Claims (Management of Commonwealth Liabilities) Act 2005 (ARC Act). Under this legislation we have roles as insurer, regulator and scheme manager.

We provide expert advice and services to the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC) and the Seacare Authority, and we manage the Commonwealth's asbestos-related claims liabilities.

Comcare's outcome statement describes our success and provides strategic focus for all our efforts:

Supporting participation and productivity through healthy and safe workplaces that minimise the impact of harm in workplaces covered by Comcare.

Our role is to have a positive impact on reducing injury and harm in the workplace.

Comcare's work underpins quality workplaces and plays a vital role supporting workforce participation and productivity, as well as making an important contribution to the Australian Government's deregulation agenda.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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