Job description
We are seeking a work health and safety (WHS) professional to lead the strategic direction for an integrated WHS, wellbeing and early intervention approach to support the safety and wellbeing of our staff. Working with other teams in the Complex Behaviour Support and WHS Branch you will ensure that WHS, wellbeing and early intervention approaches are incorporated into all aspects of the Directorate’s functioning.
You will work collaboratively across the Directorate to drive the continuous improvement of the systems and processes to support an integrated approach to WHS, wellbeing and early intervention in our schools and Education Support Office to drive a strong safety culture.
Our ideal candidate will have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. You will be a supportive, collaborative, and engaging leader with extensive knowledge of WHS legislation and experience in implementing WHS, wellbeing and early intervention policies and processes in workplaces. You will need to demonstrate resilience, tact, and empathy in managing multiple stakeholders and sensitive situations and work to tight timeframes.
Suitably qualified and experienced applicants from outside of the ACT are strongly encouraged to apply as flexible/remote working options are available for the successful applicant.
Eligibility / Other requirements
Highly Desirable:
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Work Health, and Safety or similar and / or experience in managing WHS, wellbeing and injury management frameworks for a large workforce would be high regarded.
Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Relocation Reimbursement available inline with the current workplace agreement for interstate applicants.
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