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WHS Coordination Specialist

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The Role

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

  • Assist with the coordination function by managing inbox and tracking all incoming and outgoing tasks;
  • Engage and communicate with stakeholders to identify, respond and provide timely advice on issues to achieve Directorate and Defence outcomes;
  • Support the team in responding to and drafting of briefing materials, correspondence, high level papers and talking points;
  • Coordinate and contribute to the work plan, provide advice and assistance on methods of task completion ensuring all timeframes are met;
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships across the Branch and organization;
  • Project administration support as required including but not limited to the maintenance of structured processes and standard operating procedures;
  • Build 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 and the achievement of Defence's mission. The Directorate's work is focused on the development and implementation of the WHS Strategy, the development of WHS policy, guidance and training, the implementation of the WHS Risk Management and WHS Assurance frameworks and supporting WHS governance.

We work to foster a safe, positive and inclusive workplace culture, continually improving WHS outcomes for Defence people. The Directorate strives to not only maintain a positive work culture, but also improve on it. Our people are valued and supported to achieve their best. We offer flexible working arrangements where we can, and actively look for ways to improve our core business.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and external agencies;
  • Agility and responsiveness whilst prioritising multiple competing priorities are imperative in meeting the business needs;
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and professionally within a small diverse team to reach team goals;
  • Promotes and cultivates information sharing and a collaborative work environment; and
  • Experience with Defence systems i.e. Objective, PDMS and SharePoint.