Work Health and Safety Advisor
Canberra, ACT, AU
Job Details
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 06 ($102,927.00 - 113,563.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13681
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.
Did you know?
The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.
Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.
We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
- Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
- 4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year
- 18 days of paid personal leave per year
- Generous superannuation of 15.4%
- 16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
- Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
- Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?
The Work Health and Safety (WHS) capability is an important element of SHIELD. SHIELD is a multi-disciplinary health capability which embeds a preventative health and wellbeing focus into the day-to-day operations for AFP employee by providing services across Australia and directly supporting the health of the frontline. SHIELD will propel the AFP to a more preventative, forward leaning, face to face service delivery model in support of performance optimisation.
AFP’s complex and diverse Work Health and Safety (WHS) landscape requires dynamic and innovative WHS solutions which support member safety and continuous improvement, while enabling achievement of operational objectives... The WHS team exists for the dual purposes of ensuring AFP’s compliance with its WHS legislative obligations to mitigate, and reduce, workplace injury and illness and to support the development of a robust preventative organisational safety culture.
The WHS team includes an operational capability aligned to specific AFP Commands, as well as a national capability focussed on strategy projects and facilitation of regulatory engagement and compliance. WHS Advisors contribute to identification of trends, and major safety concerns and development of are looked at holistically with respect to the AFP Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS).
These roles are full-time and ongoing with ability for flexible work arrangements to be considered
You will also be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments.
What will you do?
Role Description & Responsibilities
Work Health Safety Advisors are responsible for leading, advising and reporting on AFP Work Health Safety strategies, plans and initiatives in collaboration with AFP Health and Safety Representatives.
The duties include but are not limited to:
- Providing professional advice, assessment and consultation to ensure legislative compliance and better practice, including provision of mentoring and support to AFP Commands
- Informing injury prevention and risk management practices and procedures
- Assessing, investigating and advising on remediation strategies for workplace hazards and incidents
- Leading the implementation and sustainment of preventive interventions, safe work procedures, hazard control programs, hazardous substance and other relevant registers in AFP workplaces
- Monitoring and reporting on WHS performance and the effectiveness of risk controls in AFP workplaces in consultation with duty holders
- Contributing to the development, implementation and review of corporate policies, processes and systems which enhance the delivery of AFP operational outcomes
- Operating as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Preparation and delivery of Regional Safety Committees in accordance with legislative requirements (quarterly and consultative with workers)
- Fostering and encouraging a collaborative partnership with the WHS Regulator Comcare
- Quality assurance on service delivery with a focus on continuous improvement
Essential Requirements
- Australian Citizenship
- A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one
- Certificate IV or above in Work Health and Safety or equivalent (or demonstrated relevant experience and working towards attaining formal qualifications)
- Maintain currency in subject matter expertise through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities outside the formal education process
- Proven ability to understand, apply and communicate complex work health and safety processes and requirements
Desirable Requirements
- Current valid Australian driver’s license
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team in a large organisational setting
- Cert IV in Government Investigations
- Lead Auditor Training
- Radiation Safety Training
- Ability to quickly establish effective and authentic rapport
- Demonstrated high level emotional intelligence
- Demonstrated ability to be resilient and adaptable
- Demonstrated investigative mindset
- Demonstrated high level negotiation skills
Selection Criteria
- Achieve results
- Communicates with influence
- Contributes to strategic thinking
- Cultivates productive working relationships
- Shows personal drive and integrity
Application
Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:
- Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
- Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and work level standards for the role.
Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.
Employment Suitability
Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:
- Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.
- Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
- Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.
- Proof of a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used) will be required if an offer of employment is made.
- Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.
Recruitment Process
Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, may be invited to a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for you interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
Contacts and Closing Information
Contact Officer - Kaelly Tse
Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 5425
Contact Officer Email: Kaelly.Tse@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 24/10/2024
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