Description:
Permanent Appointment
The Department
At the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia’s training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating strong and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders.
Find out more about our work by visiting our website www.dtwd.wa.gov.au
The Role
The Manager Strategic Work Health and Safety leads the implementation and continual improvement of high level, strategic safety policy and procedure in the delivery of a Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS). The Manager ensures compliance with legislative obligations and Australian Standards, achieves the Department’s (including the Muresk Institute) organisational objectives and supports the Department’s Corporate Executive and Leadership teams in meeting their due diligence requirements.
The Department is looking for a WHS professional with experience in leading and implementing WHS systems and frameworks. The position will have a lead role in providing strategic advice to Corporate Executive and senior leaders and drive the implementation of the Department’s Work Health and Safety Plan. The occupant will have the opportunity to use their influencing and negotiation skills to achieve organisational objectives. A relevant qualification and/or equivalent experience working in a WHS environment will be highly regarded.
The position will require occasional travel to Muresk Institute, the Department’s specialised agricultural training facility located near Northam.
As a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 , Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position may be prioritised for appointment.
Employee Benefits
You will have access to a range of benefits which may include:
- Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely;
- Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave;
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers;
- Career and professional development programs and opportunities; and
- Salary packaging options.
Want to know more?
For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Michelle McArthur, Assistant Director Human Resources on 08 6551 5075 or email Michelle.McArthur@dtwd.wa.gov.au
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via dtwdhr@dtwd.wa.gov.au or via (08) 6551 5071.
How to apply
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of:
- a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role and
- a brief covering letter not exceeding two pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form.
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.
If you require assistance or cannot access the attachments, please contact us on (08) 9203 3735.
Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants.
Applications close Wednesday 1 May 2024 at 4:00pm (WST).