Work Health and Safety Advisor Level 5

Work Health and Safety Advisor

Level 5

**$97,277 - $104,805 plus superannuation**

**ABOUT US**

ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote
Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Its
work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic
issues. It also contributes to Australia’s coordinated national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of
weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people smuggling.

ASIS is a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people are empowered through authenticity and a
sense of belonging to achieve their potential and contribute to a shared purpose and mission. We seek to
peoples, women, people with a disability, neurodiverse people, people from culturally and linguistically
diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQA+.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

A competitive salary***

A career with a difference, making a direct contribution to Australia’s national security

A unique working environment where the work is stimulating and our people matter

Ongoing training and personal development opportunities

Ongoing employment with opportunity for part-time or flexible work hours

Generous leave provisions

This role is office based in Canberra.

**ROLE**

This is a hands on role providing support services and advice, across the full spectrum of work health and
safety (WHS) activities, to a broad suite of internal customers. As part of the WHS team the role will be key
in enabling ASIS to meet its legislative requirements and deliver best practice health and safety initiatives.

The role requires an engaged and capable team member with the capacity to self-start and work
autonomously. As a motivated individual you enjoy developing solutions to complex safety, health and well
- being problems, you are excited by the prospect of working in a non-traditional WHS environment and you
bring an educated and considered approach to your work.

As part of a high-volume, high-intensity work group you will be able to meet deadlines, providing accurate
advice and assistance while delivering on agreed outcomes and contributing to the management of health
and safety risks at ASIS. You easily develop and maintain rapport with others forming working relationships
that are underpinned by collaboration and customer service and help drive the organisation’s pursuit of an
imbedded safety culture.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS**

The following is an overview of key responsibilities and tasks:
follow up of required controls, remediations and support packages

Coordinate the running of ASIS’ First Aid Officer and Fire Warden corporate networks and provide

administrative support for the Health and Safety Representative network

Carry out the secretariat function for the Work Health and Safety Committee (WHSC)

Effectively utilise the hazard and incident reporting system responding to reports in a timely and

appropriate manner

Undertake and contribute to the completion and review of workplace risk assessments

Contribute to the development and delivery of workplace health and well-being initiatives

Contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of WHS briefings and training

Provide well researched timely advice on WHS matters

**CORE SKILLS**

The following is an overview of skills required to succeed in the role:
Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and deliver outcomes with

good attention to detail

Sound written and verbal communication skills across a variety of channels and contexts including

written briefs, network and committee meetings, presentations, training sessions and online

meetings/engagements

A problem solver with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible in a complex

high-tempo environment

Ability to work both independantly and as part of a team

**EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**

The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:
Experience working with WHS legislation

Experience coordinating work groups and minor projects

Relevant WHS or tertiary qualifications

**We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you are excited about this role but**
**your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply.
**SELECTION CRITERIA**

be assessed on their ability to demonstrate behaviours aligned to the capabilities for the position.

**Supports Strategic Direction**

Supports shared purpose and direction;
Thinks strategically;
Harnesses information and opportunities; and

Shows judgment, intelligence and common sense.

**Achieves Results**

Identifies and uses resources wisely;
Applies and builds professional expertise;
Responds positively to change; and

Takes responsibility for managing work projects to