Safety Assurance Team Leader

The future of transport?

Be part of it

Working for the Department of Transport (DoT) gives you the opportunity to play a part in connecting the people of Western Australia. We are a progressive organisation.  We are leaders in providing safe, accessible, sustainable and efficient transport services and solutions that promote economic prosperity and enhance the lifestyles of all Western Australians.

At the Department of Transport, we believe in fostering collaboration, promoting well-being, embracing adaptability, and embracing accountability to create a positive work environment and deliver exceptional services to our customers.

Collaboration          |          Wellbeing         |        Adaptability       |         Accountability

The Opportunity

The Department of Transport (DoT) has some unique opportunities for new Safety Assurance Team Leader to join our On-demand Transport Team.

The Safety Assurance Team Leader has responsibility under the direction of the Manager Safety Assurance for the effective triage, supervision, and allocation of duties, including the monitoring and reporting of associated functional outcomes of activities conducted by the Education and Compliance Officers, and the Business Support Officer. This role also liaises and consults with internal and external stakeholders, and other staff and business partners on a range of Safety Assurance matters.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Pamela Whitwell, Manager Safety Assurance on +61 8 6376 0168.

The role require flexibility in relation to working variable shift patterns and occasionally working in regional locations for specific tasks.

This is a Full-Time Permanent opportunity with a 9-day fortnightly (teamwork a 9-day roster)

About you

In this position you will support the Manager in the daily supervision of the On-demand Transport Safety Assurance team.  You will monitor and report on the day-to-day operations of the Education and Compliance Officers and the Business Support Officer, including the allocation and supervision of on-site audits and other compliance and enforcement activity.

As a Team Leader, you will support management in developing and implementing assurance and audit processes that enable staff and service providers to act on and comply with performance objectives and measures.

Your substantial knowledge and experience in applying and interpreting a range of legislative requirements, policies, processes, and procedures will ensure the Safety Assurance team applies and maintains proven audit and assurance methodologies to all aspects of their work.

If you ready to start an exciting new role where you can use your experience in leading and managing a high preforming team and want to be able to contribute to the achievement of results through being agile, curious and solutions focused, then this is the job for you!

As part of our team, you will enjoy.

• A competitive salary, and 11% employer contributed superannuation and salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work options with possibility working from home or alternate locations.
• A varied and exciting role where you will handle a wide range of customer enquiries.
• Support from your manager and team, we have a strong team culture and help each other achieve our customer service goals.
• Work for an innovative Government agency with limitless long-term career prospects.
• Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave and 3 public service holidays each year. In addition, long services leave accrues every 7 years.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

The Department of Transport is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact our Recruitment Team at ***********@transport.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 6***.

Application Process

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only.

We require you to submit:

1. A written statement (maximum two (2) pages) addressing only the following selection criteria:

• (SC1) Considerable experience in a customer service environment together with the ability to deliver audit, and assurance programs within a large and complex regulatory organisation.
• (SC2) Experience in supervising a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of risk-based outcomes.
• (SC3) Knowledge and experience in applying and interpreting a range of legislative requirements, policies, processes, and procedures.
• (SC6) Ability to plan, prioritise and be adaptable to ensure that objectives and timeframes are achieved.

1. A detailed CV that clearly outlines the skills and experience you have gained in relation to the job description; and

1. The CV must also include the names and contact details of two (2) referees who can comment on the applicant’s ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work-Related Requirements. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate (most contemporary) supervisor/manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

The DoT may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants.

The DoT may use a range of assessment tools to determine the persons suitability for this role, this may include Job simulations, Presentations, and Interview Questions.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance before commencing employment.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Transport, in accordance with Part 2 of the Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.