Impactful Safety & Wellbeing Assistant Director

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government is seeking an experienced Assistant Director, Safety and Wellbeing to support the delivery and continuous improvement of workplace health, safety and wellbeing systems, programs and initiatives across the Directorate. The role requires strong WHS knowledge and stakeholder engagement skills to improve safety culture.

You will provide strategic advice, undertake assurance activities, and work with frontline teams to deliver practical safety initiatives in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety (desirable).
• TAE certification desirable and/or experience in WHS investigations desirable.
• Experience in WHS auditing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of WHS systems, programs and initiatives across the Directorate.
• Provide expert advice and ensure compliance with WHS legislation.
• Collaborate with managers and employees to strengthen safety culture and wellbeing outcomes.

Education

Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)

WHS auditing experience

Job description

ACT Government is seeking an experienced Assistant Director, Safety and Wellbeing to support the delivery and continuous improvement of workplace health, safety and wellbeing systems, programs and initiatives across the Directorate. The role requires strong WHS knowledge and stakeholder engagement skills to improve safety culture.

You will provide strategic advice, undertake assurance activities, and work with frontline teams to deliver practical safety initiatives in complex environments.