Work Health and Safety Officer

4 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Department of Defence Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

The Role

The APS 5 Work Health and Safety Officer role is critical in assisting SEG to meet its work health and safety obligations.

As the APS 5 Work Health and Safety Officer you will:

  • Provide advice on various safety topics across multiple geographical areas referencing the relevant Defence policies.
  • Engage with base management teams, product directorates and contractors to influence active and appropriate management of WHS risks and incidents.
  • Undertake research and analysis, conduct review, assessments and investigations to improve health and safety outcomes across SEG.
  • Contribute to Base WHS Committees and Base WHS management planning and be required to provide input into broader SEG policy and papers as requested.

About our Team

Our team supports a large and diverse group of stakeholders including various contractors, across all Defence sites to influence positive safety outcomes. We are a small effective team with a passion for safety.

The activities undertaken by the team are many and varied and include:

  • Engaging with SEG stakeholders on local and national safety topics and issues.
  • Working with SEG's contractors to ensure effective management of WHS.
  • Providing analysis and reporting to the Senior Leadership Group on WHS responsibilities, performance and trends.
  • Managing SEG's interactions with the Commonwealth WHS Regulator (Comcare).
  • Working with other Defence Groups and Services to ensure a coordinated approach to safety across Defence.
  • Representing SEG in Defence WHS and in the development of Defence WHS policies.
  • Leading and coordinating a national network of WHS subject matter experts.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and adaptable person who has:

  • The ability and drive to develop and implement practical WHS solutions based on legislation, policy and procedures and required outcomes.
  • The ability to provide accurate and timely advice in relation to WHS matters.
  • Excellent attention to detail and is self-motivated to achieve safety results and meet deadlines.
  • The ability to undertake complex work tasks under limited direction.
  • Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication.

Application Closing Date: Monday 20 October 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference SEG/06553/25 on

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