Aps5/6 Work Health and Safety Officers

2 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia HorizonOne Recruitment Full time

We reverse traditional recruiting models so you are the focus of our recruiting efforts - we tailor our service to ensure we find you the best possible fit.

**The Opportunity**:
At all APS levels, clients are looking for proactive Work Health and Safety Officers who can observe, assess, and report on the safety performance of a workplace, and assist with developing procedures that meet safety guidelines. WHS professionals are in demand across most sectors: industry, economics, infrastructure, exports, agriculture, health and climate change-related events. As such, HorizonOne has a consistent flow of procurement roles available.
- From APS5 to APS6 levels
- Contracts from 6 months to 12 months or more
- Section26 transfers, and non ongoing contracts available

**The Role**:
The responsibilities of each position vary, but as an APS5/6 Work Health and Safety Officer, you will be required to:

- Providing professional and policy advice on WHS legislation
- Assist in the development and implementation of WHS procedures, guidelines and policies
- Undertake secretariat duties for the WHS Committee and sub committees
- Conduct risk assessments and workplace audits to understand the nature of workplace risk and identify effective ways to reduce risks
- Assist in the development and implementation of a safety management system
- Manage the agency’s incident reporting processes and responsibilities under the due diligence framework
- Assist in the facilitation and management of the relevant nomination and training for roles required under the WHS legislation (HSRs, FAOs)
- Monitor and report on costs associated to WHS and related programs

**Your Background and Experience**:
To be successful as a Work Health and Safety Officer, you will have:

- Experience providing high quality, responsive WHS advice and support to staff, including senior officers, related to both proactive and reactive circumstances
- Ability to facilitate health and wellbeing initiatives
- Ability to manage network of Health and Safety Representatives
- Understanding of WHS legislative, regulatory or procedural matters
- Ability to manage resolution of issues and complaints
- Experience in data analysis and reporting
- Ability to manage the facilitation of departmental workplace inspections and other risk management activities to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure compliance with legislation and departmental policies

You must be an Australian citizen and willing to undergo a police check to be successful for this role. You must have a Baseline security clearance or have the ability to obtain one.

**Salary / Rate**:

- APS5: $81k - $86k + 15.4% super
- APS6: $91k - $110k + 15.4% super

**How to Apply**:
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact **Siobahn Condie** on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. **17671**.



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