Deputy Director Explosives Policy

2 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Department Of Defence Of Australia Full time
About the Role

The Department of Defence of Australia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the position of Deputy Director, Explosives Personnel Policy. This role is responsible for the strategic oversight and management of all learning and development initiatives within Defence, specifically relating to explosives safety.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning, development, and execution of comprehensive learning and development programs tailored to the needs of personnel handling explosives.
  • Ensure that all learning materials and programs meet and exceed regulatory standards, effectively enhancing the competence and safety awareness of all personnel involved with explosives.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the Defence Enterprise to inform the management of critical explosives safety risks.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a learning and development team to enhance their skills and effectiveness in delivering high-quality educational content.
About Our Team

The Directorate of Ordnance Safety is an outcome-focused, principle-based framework that aligns with Commonwealth Work Health and Safety legislation for managing the risks that Explosive Ordnance presents. The ESRF integrates with and supports Defence work health and safety policy and other related Defence regulatory systems that enable Defence Capability.

What We Offer

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build upon their existing engineering and chemistry experience, developing specialist explosives and engineering skillsets, and advising innovative and novel Defence projects. They will be required to lead a team of technical and engineering professionals, developing good relationships and support networks across a wide array of stakeholders.

The Department of Defence of Australia offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. The successful candidate will be proficient in the use of a wide range of tools to aid in carrying out their work, including Microsoft Office tools, modelling applications, and other IT systems.

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