Level 5 Work Health and Safety Officer

Work Health and Safety Officer

Level 5
**$101,169 ‐ $108,998 p.a 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**
The Work Health and Safety (WHS) Officer is an integral role providing support services and advice, across
the full spectrum of Work Health and Safety 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. The WHS Officer will be a motivated individual who enjoys developing solutions to complex
their role and is capable of working in a non‐traditional WHS environment.

As part of a high volume, high intensity team the WHS Officer 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. The role requires the ability to 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**
Under limited direction, the role will be responsible for the following key responsibilities and tasks:
required controls, remediations and support packages.

Coordinate the running of ASIS’ First Aid Officer, Fire Warden and Health and Safety Representative
corporate networks.

Perform 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.

Problem solving skills with the abilty to adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible in a complex
high‐tempo work environment.

Abilty to work both independently and as part of a team.

**EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE**
The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:
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 achieve results.

**Supports Productive Working Relationships**

Nurtures internal and external relationshi