Senior Consultant, Work Health And Safety

Senior Consultant, Work Health and Safety Overview The Tasmania Prison Service is recruiting for a Senior Consultant, Work Health and Safety. This role contributes toward the achievement of the broader Department of Justice work health and safety strategic objectives by providing specialist work health and safety capabilities for the Tasmanian Prison Service (TPS) to ensure effective management and compliance with the Department's Safety Management System, and assisting with implementing safety initiatives tailored to the improvement of work health and safety indicators at the TPS; and ensuring policy, programs and safe systems of work are in place to meet compliance with current WHS legislation. The Department of Justice has a number of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies in place, and our recruitment practices aim to facilitate full participation from all population cohorts. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and faiths, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people. Applications must be submitted by Sunday 14 December 2024, 5:55 PM (AEST). Details of Appointment Salary: $109 – $123 per annum (exact salary is $109,999 to $123,395 pa). Starting salary negotiable within range subject to experience in a similar role. Employment type: Permanent, full-time. Hours: 40 hours per fortnight. Benefits: 12% super, access to salary sacrifice and salary packaging; 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus access to purchased leave, leave without pay and State Service accumulated leave scheme; access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program and a range of other services via our dedicated Wellbeing and Support team; learning, development and career progression opportunities across Tasmania. Location: Risdon Vale, Hobart, Tasmania (Risdon Vale site). The site offers a corporate working environment without the hustle and bustle of city centre offices, free on-site parking and access to the on-site staff gym. Duties Provide high-level authoritative advice on work health and safety matters to the TPS senior executive, managers and workers. Assist with the development, implementation, promotion and monitoring of the Department of Justice Work Health and Safety Strategic Plan and Safety Management System within the TPS. Influence and support TPS senior executives, managers and workers to effectively implement and maintain safe systems of work and ensure compliance with the Department's Safety Management System. Provide coaching and mentoring to the Coordinator, Work Health and Safety (TPS) day to day. Manage complex enquiries and prepare high-level correspondence, documentation and reports in a timely manner. Facilitate high-level risk assessments, audits and investigations to support continuous improvement and positive learning outcomes and build the safety capacity of the TPS. Prepare and analyse work health and safety reports, including identifying and advising on trends, risks and issues arising from data analytics. Refer to the Statement of Duties for a full list of duties. Qualifications Diploma in Work Health and Safety. Industry experience in a complex organisation. Work Health and Safety Investigation Qualification (e.g. ICAM). Lead Auditor Qualification. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Current Driver's Licence. Pre-employment Checks The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: Arson and fire setting Violent crimes and crimes against the person Sex-related offences Drug and alcohol related offences Crimes involving dishonesty Crimes involving deception Making false declarations Malicious damage and destruction to property Serious traffic offences Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power Crimes involving Conspiracy Disciplinary action in previous employment How to Apply To apply, please provide a Short Form Application (1–2 page covering letter) outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé / CV. Applications should be submitted online by clicking the blue 'ApplyNow' button. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team. Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. #J-18808-Ljbffr