Assistant Director

EL 1 - $120,290 - $129,379
- People
- Adelaide - SA, Brisbane - QLD, Canberra - ACT, Darwin - NT, Melbourne - VIC, Perth - WA, Sydney - NSW
- Lead the implementation of the departments approach to providing a safe and respectful workplace ensuring safety is at the heart of all we do.
- Work collaboratively across the department on our unique and diverse health, safety and wellbeing needs.
- Work in a motivated and professional team with passionate people.

**Who we are**

People Division, led by the Chief People Officer (CPO), provides human resources (HR) functions for the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the department) with a clear focus on the department’s most valued asset: its staff. Alongside contemporary HR functions, projects and strategies People Division is also responsible for:

- enhancing the department’s focus on safety.
- enterprise bargaining.
- cultural and change management.
- the department’s response to Australian Public Service (APS) reforms.

People Safety, Support and Wellbeing Branch (PSSW) is responsible for leading the departments approach to providing a safe and respectful workplace, including health, safety and wellbeing strategies. The PSSW Branch also provides health and safety support for Parks Australia and the Australian Antarctic Division, working with these divisions to manage complex risks associated with these operational areas.
The PSSW Branch is responsible for:

- Work, Health and Safety.
- Wellbeing.
- Human Resource advisory services.
- Performance, probation and rehabilitation services.

The WHS team is responsible for leading the department’s approach to providing a safe and respectful workplace and ensuring safety is at the heart of all we do. The team works collaboratively across the department to understand our unique and diverse health, safety and wellbeing needs, including (but not limited to):

- Providing WHS oversight, advice and support to business areas.
- Implementation of the WHS Strategy and associated Action Plan.
- Implementation, management and continual improvement of the WHS Management System (including safety documentation).
- Provide oversight, coaching and facilitation of hazard and incident management (physical and psychosocial).
- Management of corporate WHS roles (First Aid Officers, Health and Safety Representatives, Workplace Contact Officers, Mental Health First Aid Officers).
- Development, implementation and oversight of the WHS audit and assurance program, including risk management and corrective actions.
- Administration of the WHS incident, hazard and action management system (SIRUS) and associated data and reporting
- Development and oversight of WHS training.
- Oversight and implementation of the Employee Assistance Program and annual Influenza vaccination program.
- Providing advice and guidance on workstation assessments and reasonable adjustments.

**The Job**

As the Assistant Director you will work closely with the Director, focusing on building a cohesive team, establishing a high-performance culture and promoting continuous development within the team. Your role will involve managing WHS projects, providing high-level advice and ensuring the successful delivery of priorities aligned with the WHS Strategy 2023-2026 and the WHS work program. As the Assistant Director you will provide strategic guidance on safety aligned with legislation and best practice, emphasising a systems-thinking approach that incorporates human factors and meets the department needs.
As the Assistant Director you will be responsible for (but not limited to):

- Driving the development, implementation and continued improvement of the departments WHS Management System.
- Assessing, evaluating and developing WHS policies and associated documentation, addressing gaps and making improvements with reference to future needs of the department.
- Developing communication products for dissemination across the department in relation to new and updated safety documentation, systems and processes for WHS.
- Leading WHS initiatives such as National Work Safe Month, annual influenza program or events related to building the departments safety culture and leadership.
- Overseeing the WHS governance arrangements and leading the Employee Assistance Program contract and other identified procurements, as required.
- Managing all corporate WHS roles (First Aid Officers, Health and Safety Representatives, Workplace Contact Officers, Mental Health First Aid Officers).
- Providing advice and guidance on workstation assessments and reasonable adjustments.
- Providing specialist and technical advice and guidance to senior executives, managers and workers on WHS risk management across various operating contexts.
- Preparing complex and (at times) sensitive briefs, updates and correspondence, in a timely manner for senior executives and departmental committees.
- Leading a team of WHS professionals, providing coaching, mentoring and advice to achi