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Level 8 $144,597 to $156,598 (PSCAA 2019)
Permanent - Full Time
Cannington
2024-01-22 4:00 PM
General ManagerRegulatory Training and Business Services
(MIS22020)
Are you passionate about developing others through the delivery of outstanding learning and development programs that enhance workforce capability to drive excellent workplace health and safety outcomes for the West Australian community?
Are you a strategic organisational transformist who embodies the spirit of public service and leads by example? If so, we’d like to hear from you!
About the role
WorkSafe is looking for Learning and Development professional with a proven track record of outstanding leadership competencies, business improvement initiatives, extensive experience and understanding of regulatory frameworks, and an ability to promote personal integrity and inspire a sense of purpose and direction across multi-disciplinary teams.
We are seeking someone with a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality regulatory learning and support services, who navigates complexity with a strong people centric change leadership compass, and consults and engages well across a diverse range of stakeholders.
Reporting to the Executive Director Regulatory Support, the role is critical to successful strategic and operational planning to implement the Department’s objectives and Business needs, including the preparation and delivery of Business Work Plans.
Drawing on significant previous experience, the role oversees the development of a range of internal communication and promotional strategies and systems development to support the activities of the Division. The position plays a pivitol role in the overall success of the WorkSafe team, by leading the development and delivery of technical and legislative compliance training services for the Worksafe Group.
About us
The Department supports a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry, energy and resources sector. We lead with integrity, deliver on commitments, strive for excellence, and look for better ways of doing things.
Underlying everything we do are our values of being respectful, responsive, forward-thinking, transparent, fair, and ethical – these are driven by our staff who make us a success.
To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit , and to keep up to date on activities, you can follow us on .
Where will you work?
This position is located in , offering an excellent opportunity to escape the city and enjoy the benefits of this location. Situated near a shopping centre with various food and entertainment options, you can enjoy the convenience and amenities available nearby.
Commuting to the office is made easy with excellent accessibility via public transport. However, please note that the Armadale/Thornlie line will be closed for 18 months from late 2023 and replacement bus services are planned.
Within the office premises, you’ll find a café with friendly staff, serving great coffee and offering a selection of healthy lunch choices. The office itself is light and open plan, with breakout areas, spacious meeting rooms and multiple kitchen areas. Additionally, you’ll have access to onsite lifestyle facilities, including secure bike storage, fully equipped change rooms, personal lockers or consider a discounted membership at the nearby Cannington Leisureplex a short walk away.
Need further information?
To learn more about the role, please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached. If you have any questions about the role itself to help tailor your application, please contact Robyn Parker, A/Executive Director Regulatory Support on 0466 933 535.
How to apply
To apply for this position, click ‘Apply for Job’ at the bottom of this page to and complete the online application form.
In your application, please provide a resume and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following points:
- Extensive experience in identifying, developing and implementing innovative management and Business systems, initiatives, programs and strategies to meet operational needs, including digital service delivery.
- Significant experience in successfully leading and managing resources delivering Training and procedural guidelines to deliver improved compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to listen, understand and adapt to communication style and message to suit a range of audiences, including the ability to negotiate pragmatically and effectively and convey information, systems and programs.
Need some help with how to apply?
If you need assistance with the application process, please refer to the below videos covering various aspects, including public sector recruitment, resume writing, cover letters, and polishing your application.
We have also attached an Applicant Information Pack for your reference. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Supriya Desai , Human Resource Officer on (08) 9222 0993 or email .
All requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks listed on the attached JDF will be assessed as part of the selection process.
Other benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees, creating a supportive, diverse, and innovative work environment, including:
- Great work/life balance with 37.5 hour working week as a standard and flexible working hours for most roles.
- Leave options including purchase leave, deferred leave and long service leave after 7 years.
- Flexibility to work at home, in the field and in the office for most roles.
- Stable work, job security, fair remuneration, 11% superannuation contributions to a provider of your choice and salary packaging options.
- The ability to give back to your community and make a difference.
- A collaborative environment with the ability to gain insight from subject matter experts in your field.
- Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring.
- Support to grow your skills with a wide range of formal training options.
- Build a healthy lifestyle with our award-winning Health and Wellbeing program.
- Supportive work environment including an Employee Assistance Program to assist you deal with life’s challenges.
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected. Our workforce's diversity is our strength; it enhances our ability to be forward-thinking and responsive in the services we deliver to the Western Australian community. Learn more about our , celebrating individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Suitable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and youth may be given priority consideration over non diversity group applicants to achieve public sector outcomes. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates with disabilities during our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next twelve (12) months.
CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Monday, 22 January 2024 (WST)
Your application submission must be complete by the closing time; applications that are in progress or submitted after this time will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.
We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.
