Senior Work Health and Safety Professional

2 days ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia APS Full time

About Our Team

HMAS Cairns plays a vital role in supporting fleet and resident units, ensuring operational readiness and success.

Our team works collaboratively to uphold the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and performance. We are dedicated to providing essential services, including maintenance, logistics, and training, to a range of fleet units and supporting operations across the region.

We are committed to operational effectiveness and look for individuals who can demonstrate strong skills and experience in:

  • Work Health and Safety Management
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  • Policy Development and Implementation
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
  • Project Planning and Coordination

As a Senior Work Health and Safety Professional, you will be accountable for organising workflow and making independent decisions relating to work health and safety. You will interpret and provide advice on legislation, policy, and procedures. You will also undertake specialist research and analysis, conduct reviews, assessments, investigations, and perform procedural, clerical, and administrative support work.

You will engage and communicate with stakeholders to identify, respond, and provide advice on issues to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. You will contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of work health and safety principles and practices. They will have high-level planning, organising, and prioritising skills, as well as the ability to manage complex work packages in compressed timeframes. The candidate will also have excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills.

Salary Range: $83,706 - $89,659 + up to 15.4% Superannuation



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