WHS Coordination Specialist

3 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time
Job Title: APS 5 WHS Officer – WHS Coordination

About the Role


The APS 5 WHS Officer – WHS Coordination will be responsible for the following:

  • Manage incoming and outgoing tasks, ensuring timely and effective coordination;
  • Engage with stakeholders to identify, respond, and provide timely advice on WHS issues;
  • Support the team in drafting briefing materials, correspondence, high-level papers, and talking points;
  • Contribute to the work plan and provide advice on methods of task completion, ensuring timely delivery;
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the Branch and organization;
  • Provide project administration support, including maintenance of structured processes and standard operating procedures;
  • Develop an understanding of WHS Legislation and policy.

About Our Team


The Directorate of Strategy, Policy and Assurance, as part of Defence Work Health & Safety (WHS) Branch, enables Defence capability and keeps our people safe by ensuring Defence has a system of work that optimises people's performance. The Directorate's work is focused on developing and implementing the WHS Strategy, developing WHS policy, guidance, and training, implementing the WHS Risk Management and WHS Assurance frameworks, and supporting WHS governance.


We strive to foster a safe, positive, and inclusive workplace culture, continually improving WHS outcomes for Defence people. Our people are valued and supported to achieve their best. We offer flexible working arrangements.


Our Ideal Candidate


The ideal candidate will demonstrate:


  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and external agencies;
  • Agility and responsiveness in prioritising multiple competing priorities;
  • Effectiveness in working professionally within a small diverse team to reach team goals;
  • Ability to promote and cultivate information sharing and a collaborative work environment;
  • Experience with Defence systems, including Objective, PDMS, and SharePoint.



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