Assistant Director of Psychosocial Safety

2 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

Executive Level 1
- Canberra, ACT
- $120,636 - $133,328

**About the Department of Education**
We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

**The Role**
The department prioritises the fostering of a positive, safe and healthy work environment and encourages a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

You will have the opportunity to identify and drive new areas of work based on your expertise, model Codes and industry trends.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

- Partnering with internal stakeholders to provide expert advice and support to identify and manage psychosocial hazards and risks, including liaising with senior leaders to understand strategic influences and impacts.
- Leading and maturing the work health and safety psychosocial risk management framework and governance arrangements.
- Coordinating delivery of mental health and wellbeing programs.
- Supporting the department’s internal and external engagements in relation to psychosocial safety, wellbeing and other related topics.

**Qualifications and Education**
- Master of Organisational Psychology (mandatory)

**How to Apply**
- Provide a summary (**no more than**500** words**) that outlines your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
- Upload your Resume
- Provide contact details for 2 Referees.

**Eligibility**
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

Please refer to the **Job Information Pack** for more information about the role.

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