Senior Work Health Safety Advisor

The WHS team is responsible for leading the department’s approach to providing a safe and respectful workplace and ensuring safety is at the heart of all we do. The team works collaboratively across the department to understand our unique and diverse health, safety and wellbeing needs, including (but not limited to): Providing WHS oversight, advice and support to business areas. Implementation of the WHS Strategy and associated Action Plan. Implementation, management and continual improvement of the WHS Management System (including safety documentation). Provide oversight, coaching and facilitation of hazard and incident management (physical and psychosocial) Management of corporate WHS roles (First Aid Officers, Health and Safety Representatives, Workplace Contact Officers, Mental Health First Aid Officers). Development, implementation and oversight of the WHS audit and assurance program, including risk management and corrective actions. Administration of the WHS incident, hazard and action management system (SIRUS) and associated data and reporting Development and oversight of WHS training. Oversight and implementation of the Employee Assistance Program and annual Influenza vaccination program. Providing advice and guidance on workstation assessments and reasonable adjustments. The key duties of the position include: As a Senior WHS Advisor, you will report to the Assistant Director WHS. You will support the WHS team to deliver key outcomes against the WHS Management System and you will be responsible for (but not limited to): Contributing to the development of the WHS workplan and the development of the WHS Strategy Action Plan and its implementation. Planning, developing and delivering WHS documentation and artefacts including WHS policy and procedures and related communications products ensuring they are fit-for-purpose. Providing in-depth technical advice and guidance on the practical interpretation and application of WHS legislation, Codes of Practice, industry standards and internal guidelines relevant to the departments diverse activities. Procurement and contract management of the likes of the department’s Employee Assistance Program and annual influenza vaccination program. Co-ordination of corporate WHS roles (First Aid Officers, Health and Safety Representatives, Workplace Contact Officers, Mental Health First Aid Officers). Drafting of inputs into senior executive briefing documents and committee documents. Working collegiately with others in the WHS team to achieve WHS outcomes. Identifying best-practice initiatives and making recommendations to improve safety performance across the department. Desirable Qualifications Advanced Diploma or Certificate IV in Work Health Safety or willingness to obtain. For detailed information about the job-specific capabilities for this role, please view the Job Description which can be downloaded from our website - the Apply Now link will take you there. Eligibility Citizenship - To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen. Security Clearance - This position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level. Pre-employment Check - Your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period of 6 months.

Location: Perth CBD, AU

Posted Date: 2/1/2025