WHS Project / Policy Officer

Government client (agency undisclosed); Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government client in Adelaide, Australia, seeks an experienced WHS policy specialist to develop, implement and continuously improve work health and safety policies, procedures and guidance materials across agencies.

You will lead WHS projects, coordinate improvement initiatives and support organisational strategies. The role requires strong research, analytical and policy development skills and a solid knowledge of current WHS legislation and best practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in WHS policy development, project management or a related field.
• Sound knowledge of Work Health and Safety legislation, standards and best practice principles.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and maintain WHS policies, procedures, frameworks and guidance materials.
• Lead and coordinate WHS projects and improvement initiatives.
• Support the implementation of organisational WHS strategies and action plans.
• Research legislative changes, industry trends and best practice to inform policy development.

Skills

WHS policy development

Project management

Research and analysis

Education

WH S qualification or related field

Job description

You will play a key role in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of work health and safety, policies and projects.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, review and maintain WHS policies, procedures, frameworks and guidance materials.
• Lead and coordinate WHS projects and improvement initiatives.
• Support the implementation of organisational WHS strategies and action plans.
• Research legislative changes, industry trends and best practice to inform policy development.

What you need

• Demonstrated experience in WHS policy development, project management or a related field.
• Sound knowledge of Work Health and Safety legislation, standards and best practice principles.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.