Aps 6 - Health Safety and Environment Advisor

$95,187 - $108,734 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Williamtown - NSW

**The Role**
Located at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Williamtown in Newcastle region, the Air Warfare Systems Program Office (AWSPO) leads and manages a portfolio of projects and products in support of Air Force and Navy capability. AWSPO, in partnership with industry, deliver the Lead-in-Fighter Training System, Advanced Training and Test Environment and Special Operations Air Warfare Capabilities in support of Air Combat Group, Air Warfare Centre and Maritime Warfare Centre.

This role involves the governance of our Health, Safety and Environment activities, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and Defence policy. For AWSPO, Health Safety & Environment (HSE) management is closely aligned with our Facilities management requirements and you will have the opportunity to further develop your HSE advisory skills by supporting the coordination of our facilities activities as part of this role.

The role provides advice and support to the Executive and contributes to delivering organisational outcomes. Professionalisation is a key focus within Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) and both ongoing professionalisation and accredited training is provided as part of the role.

**About our Team**
Air Warfare Systems Program Office (AWSPO) is an integrated work environment located at RAAF Base Williamtown in the beautiful Port Stephens region of NSW. You will have access to beaches and the local lakes and rivers. Take a short drive to the Barrington Top Mountains for hiking and the Hunter Valley for vineyards and entertainment venues. Explore the beautiful city of Newcastle with its countless wonderful cafés and restaurants. As our people are our greatest asset, you can be assured you will be supported to innovate, create value, and proudly play a meaningful role, finding your sense of purpose.

We offer a flexible, engaging and supportive setting that focuses on development and support of its employees. Grow your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Within Aerospace Systems Division, AWSPO leads and manages a portfolio of projects and products in support of Air Force and Navy capability. This includes the management of acquisition projects in various phases of the capability life cycle including the AIR5438 Lead-In Fighter Capability Upgrade program.

AWSPO, in partnership with industry, also manage three sustainment products:

- The Hawk Lead-In Fighter, which supports air combat operations through aircraft and off-aircraft systems, delivering aircrew introductory fighter training.
- Advanced Training and Test Environment (ATTE), which improves Air Force and Navy lethality and survivability through the delivery of a threat, representative training environment.
- The Special Operations Air Warfare Program, supporting through the coordination, provisioning and sustainment of combat equipment.

Key attributes and experience we are looking for:

- Demonstrated performance in stakeholder influence and management in a multi-disciplined team.
- Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal communication skills, including strong emotional intelligence, resilience and adaptability.
- Demonstrated ability to support strategic direction through planning and governance functions, set work area priorities, manage workflows, develop strategies and evaluate business outcomes.
- The ability to respond flexibly to changing situations, including using sound judgement under pressure, to ensure the success of key deliverables.
- The ability to understand the ‘big picture’ to identify any emerging opportunities or threats in relation to your program of work.
- The ability to prepare briefings, submissions and reports relating to HSE & Facilities progress and issues that arise in accordance with organisational requirements.
- Risks and opportunities - ability to identify and take account of these in planning, decision-making and priority setting.
- HSE experience and/or the ability to develop a sound understanding of HSE and Facilities policy under limited direction.