EL1 Assistant Director Regional Operations NSW

Aurion; Melbourne; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is seeking an Assistant Director for Regional Operations to manage regulatory workload and team activities. Candidates should have qualifications such as Certificate IV in WHS and be an Australian citizen. The role involves coordinating with the Regional Director and stakeholders, requiring intra and interstate travel. Key eligibility includes passing a criminal history check and maintaining security clearance. Significant competencies in work health and safety are desired.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship is required.
• Character clearance (Australian Criminal History Check) must be passed.
• Six months probationary period for new engagements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure successful completion of a program of regulatory workload.
• Work closely with the Regional Director and key stakeholders.
• Manage a small team to achieve operational goals.

Education

Certificate IV in WHS

WHS Lead Auditor

Certificate IV in Government (Investigations)

Job description

EL1 Assistant Director Regional Operations NSW - Vacancy Details

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Overview of the team

The Regulatory Operations Group (ROG) has responsibility for achieving safer and healthier workplaces within its jurisdiction. As an effective national regulator, it does this by promoting continuous improvements in work health, safety and rehabilitation practices and monitoring and compliance with the law. Using a contemporary risk‑based approach, the Group plans and implements an integrated program of continuous improvement and compliance activities to target issues or entities across the jurisdiction that pose the most significant risk to health and safety of workers. Services are delivered across the country through employees working in regional offices in QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, NT, WA and ACT.

Overview of the role

Working closely with the Regional Director, colleagues and key stakeholders, the Assistant Director will have responsibility for coordinating and ensuring the successful completion of a program of regulatory workload/activities by a small team.

Desirable qualifications

• Certificate IV in WHS, WHS Lead Auditor, Certificate IV in Government (Investigations), or similar qualifications.

Eligibility and specific conditions of employment

• Australian citizenship.
• Character clearance (Australian Criminal History Check).
• Employee health declaration.
• Six months probationary period for new engagements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
• Specific Conditions:
  • Hold and maintain a motor vehicle driver license for a motor vehicle
  • Some intra and interstate travel is required, including overnight absences
  • Participate in an after‑hours on‑call roster (where operational needs require)
  • Maintain Baseline security clearance

How to apply

Please review the Job Information Pack below and provide a statement of claims with your responses outlining what you could bring to this position including your skills, experience and knowledge relevant to the job specific capabilities and role approximately 1500 words (not exceeding two pages).

Please note: The vacancy closes at 11:59pm, Australian Eastern Daylight Time (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney time). If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact [e-mail]