Defence WHS Coordinator Position

14 hours ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time
About the Role

The APS 5 WHS Officer – WHS Coordination is a critical position within the Directorate of Strategy, Policy and Assurance. This role plays a vital part in ensuring Defence has a system of work that optimises people's performance and achieves its mission.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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 organisation;
  • Project administration support as required including but not limited to the maintenance of structured processes and standard operating procedures; and
  • Build an understanding of WHS Legislation and policy.
About Our Team

The Directorate strives to foster a safe, positive and inclusive workplace culture, continually improving WHS outcomes for Defence people. We offer flexible working arrangements where we can, and actively look for ways to improve our core business.

Our Ideal Candidate
  • Demonstrate experience in developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and external agencies;
  • Show agility and responsiveness while prioritising multiple competing priorities to meet business needs;
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and professionally within a small diverse team to reach team goals;
  • Promote and cultivate information sharing and a collaborative work environment; and
  • Experience with Defence systems i.e. Objective, PDMS and SharePoint.
Estimated Salary Range: $64,000 - $82,500 per annum

This salary estimate is based on industry standards and may vary depending on individual circumstances. The Australian Government Department of Defence offers competitive remuneration packages, which include superannuation and leave entitlements.



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