Senior Safety Advisor

Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water – Kingston TAS $95,438 - $108,360 a year 12h ago , from Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) Australian Antarctic Division Kingston, TAS Contribute to the management of our Antarctic Work Health and Safety management system. Work with a highly motivated team in a unique environment. APS 6 - $95,438 - $108,360 per annum plus superannuation Australian Antarctic Division Kingston, TAS Contribute to the management of our Antarctic Work Health and Safety management system. Work with a highly motivated team in a unique environment. Who we are The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is part of the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. As primary agency for Australia's Antarctic Program (AAP), the AAD is responsible for achieving the Australian Government's Antarctic goals. These goals are to: Maintain the Antarctic Treaty System and enhance Australia's influence within it. Protect the Antarctic environment. Understand the role of Antarctica in the global climate system. Undertake scientific work of practical, economic and national significance. The AAD also has responsibility for administering the Australian Antarctic Territory and the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands. The People and Culture Branch is crucial in supporting our workforce and fostering a positive organisational culture. It is instrumental in leading the division's cultural transformation initiative, as outlined in Leigh Russell's 2023 independent review of our workplace culture. Through implementing our cultural change program, we are affecting substantial shifts in our operational approaches to ensure the safety and inclusivity of our workplaces for all employees. The branch places significant emphasis on providing comprehensive support for expeditioners, encompassing recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, as well as medical and organisational psychological services, and offboarding. Additionally, the branch delivers essential divisional services spanning media, communication, risk management, and business continuity. The AAD remains steadfast in its commitment to cultivating a positive, inclusive culture that promotes diversity and equity. The Safety & Risk Section provides strategic direction and promotes excellence in safety, risk management and organisational resilience across the AAD. It has a key role in ensuring alignment with broader departmental practices and policy. The job Contribute to effective safety management practice. Champion the promotion of a positive safety and risk culture. Proactively develop and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder working relationships. Contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of the AAD Safety Management System. Maintain the AAD fatal risk register and AAD WHS hazard register. Contribute to the identification of significant emerging and current WHS risks. Assist in the facilitation, development, implementation and assessment of critical controls. Coordinate WHS assurance activities including the verification of critical controls. Lead and assist in serious incident investigations and work with stakeholders to identify appropriate corrective actions. Monitor AAD incident related corrective actions. Provide support for voluntary Station WHS Officers and Station Safety Advisors. Develop and write reports for relevant AAD Committees. Develop and deliver WHS training and briefings for expeditioners. Participate in the onboarding and training of expeditioners including but not limited to Expeditioner Summits and Assessment Centres. Provide expert advice to stakeholders on WHS matters, and/or source expert advice as required. Take reasonable steps to complete professional development as required to ensure currency of knowledge in WHS systems and technologies. Manage other safety initiatives and actions as directed by the Assistant Director Safety. What you'll gain from the experience Work with a highly motivated, high performing team in a truly unique work environment. What we are looking for Experience working in WHS roles within high-risk work environments such as the construction, the petrochemical, mining or similar industries. Knowledge related to occupational hygiene, hazardous chemical management, laboratory science, radiation safety, contractor management, remote operations, and WHS management systems. Working knowledge of the Work Health Safety Act 2011, Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011, Work Health Safety Codes of Practice, and relevant Australian Standards, and their application in a Commonwealth Government environment. High level verbal and written communication skills to communicate succinctly, clearly and effectively with a broad range of people. A collaborative mindset, with demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong professional relationships to positively influence the achievement of results. Sound judgment, innovative thinking and strategic analysis skills. Genuine commitment and drive to create a positive workplace culture. Please note that the successful applicant may be required to travel to the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions therefore they may be required to meet specific medical, adaptability and personal qualities requirements appropriate to working in those environments. In order to undertake travel to the Antarctic & sub-Antarctic regions they will need to: Demonstrate the range of personal qualities and interpersonal skills necessary to perform as a successful team member within isolated Antarctic and sub-Antarctic environments. Demonstrate an ability to effectively adapt and respond to the demands of living and working in an isolated and confined environment as determined by a psychological (adaptability) assessment. Be certified as fit for Antarctic service by the AAD’s Polar Medicine Unit. Eligibility Mandatory qualifications Diploma in WHS. 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. Mandatory qualifications Your suitability for employment will be dependent on holding relevant mandatory qualifications. Pre-employment checks 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. For additional information, please read the Job Description below. #J-18808-Ljbffr