Work Health and Safety

2 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

You will provide detailed interpretive advice to stakeholders and management on legislation, regulatory or policy matters relating to work health and safety matters and assist managers and workers to understand and comply with WHS obligations.

In addition, you will be responsible for carrying out incident and accident investigations to ensure implemented management systems are compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Further to this, you will lead and coordinate WHS initiatives within ACTCS and ensure effective collaboration with the broader JACS WHS community for the purpose of continuous improvement and best practice.

To be successful, you will have excellent knowledge of WHS legislations and best practices, proven analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to provide flexible solutions in a dynamic work environment to solve problems before they become an issue. In addition, you will possess exceptional interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:

- Qualifications and technical expertise in workplace health and safety, or equivalent experience are highly desirable.
- This position does require a pre-employment medical. Please refer to the medical check policy advice and use the Work Environment Description below to inform this requirement.
- This position requires a Criminal Record Check and a Working with Vulnerable People Check

**How to Apply**:To apply, applicants are required to submit two items: (1) A one to three page written response addressing the professional/technical skills and knowledge and behavioural capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; and (2) a current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager). Please ensure you submit all required items.



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