Assistant Director Whs National Operations

EL 1 - $120,290 - $129,379 per annum plus superannuation
- People, Property and Security Division
- Sydney, NSW
- Drive Workplace Safety Initiatives Lead and implement WHS programs that directly enhance employee well-being and safety across the department.
- Collaborate and Influence Work with diverse stakeholders to drive meaningful change and build strong relationships that make a lasting impact.
- Inclusive and Growth-Oriented Environment Join a supportive team that values diversity and offers opportunities for continuous learning and professional development. These points are now succinct, focusing on the core benefits of the role in a clear and engaging way.

**Who we are**
The People, Strategy, and Safety Branch is focused on developing and growing the department’s workforce. We ensure the right people, with the right skills, are in the right roles to meet our department’s goals. Our team works closely with business areas to provide guidance in key areas such as health and safety, workforce planning, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development.

Within the branch there are two dedicated Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) sections.
The WHS Enterprise team that leads our overall safety strategy and ensures we have a strong safety management system in place.

The WHS National Operations team where this role sits, works directly with our staff and stakeholders to implement this system and provide ongoing support on safety matters.

This is where you play an important role.
As an Assistant Director within the WHS National Operations team, you will lead a team of Senior WHS Advisors who provide WHS support and advice across the department. You will play a critical role in developing the capability of Senior WHS Advisors to enable them to independently provide contemporary WHS advice to stakeholders.

**The Job**
As the Assistant Director WHS National Operations, you will:

- Provide expert WHS guidance: Advise executives, senior management, and staff to build safety capabilities and ensure continuous improvement in workplace health and safety practices.
- Lead incident management: Oversee hazard and incident reporting, investigations, and serious near misses, working with stakeholders to implement effective risk mitigation controls.
- Support risk management: Assist stakeholders in identifying and reporting risks, enhancing control measures, and providing feedback on WHS strategies for continuous improvement.
- Drive safety initiatives: Develop and implement WHS strategies and programs that positively influence the safety culture and outcomes across the department.
- Foster collaboration: Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to address physical and psychological risks and support a high-performing safety culture.
- Ensure compliance and education: Develop WHS programs, policies, and procedures for compliance, and deliver targeted training to raise awareness of key safety risks.
- Prepare critical documents: Draft reports, submissions, and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders on complex and sensitive WHS matters.

**Please note **that the merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are of a similar nature.

**What are we looking for**
**Knowledge and Experience**
- Comprehensive understanding of the Work Health and Safety Act, Regulations, Codes of Practice, and relevant Australian and International Standards.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in a WHS leadership or management role.