Safety Officer

Safety Officer

• 12-month temporary opportunity with the possibility of extension
• Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8 - base salary starting at $106,025 - $117,363 plus superannuation and leave loading
• Location: Hybrid working options available and all flexible working arrangements considered. This role will require regular state-wide travel and attendance at our home office location in the Sydney CBD.

An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen for a Safety Officer to join the NSW Telco Authority, a rapidly growing part of Digital. NSW within the Department of Customer Service.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Safety Officer and will play a key role in delivering WHS requirements to enable effective implementation of our WHS management system and strategy.

You will be joining a friendly, fast-paced, and diverse team who are passionate about keeping people and places safe.

We are an inclusive employer that fully supports flexible working and values our people for their diverse ideas, backgrounds and skills. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the community we serve and welcome applications from everyone.

The role sits within the Safety Team for the NSW Telecommunications Authority.

In this role you will:

• Provide WHS project support across a large portfolio of telecommunication projects.
• Undertake WHS risk assessments.
• Propose appropriate solution to WHS hazards/risks.
• Investigate incidents and make recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.
• Complete onsite WHS inspections
• Help maintain the WHS management system, while providing advice to relevant stakeholders.
• Develop, and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to positively influence safety culture
• Keep up to date with all aspects of Work, health & Safety legislation and communicate relevant changes.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate

• Experience as a Safety Officer within a similar setting
• Certificate IV in Workplace Health & Safety
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of applicable safety legislation, policies, and procedures
• Proficiency in using Microsoft office suite and experience using Safety Audit/Inspection Software
• Ability to obtain a construction induction white card

What we need from you:

An up-to-date CV and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned to the role.

For enquiries about the role, please contact Emma Fairbairn at **************@customerservice.nsw.gov.au

About NSW Telco Authority

NSW Telco Authority (NSWTA) operates and manages the Public Safety Network to deliver radio communications for frontline responders.

We work with emergency services and telecommunications carriers to protect communications assets during emergencies and natural disasters.

NSWTA is a delivery agency with responsibility for approx. $2b in key NSW Government projects that connect communities and support emergency services.

We lead and coordinate whole-of-government connectivity strategy to bridge the digital divide and help keep people and places safe.

NSWTA operates as a standalone Statutory Authority within the Department of Customer Service. We promote flexibility and we will consider part time, job share and other flexible arrangements.

We're proud of our customer-centric, people-first culture and it is key to the success of our fast-moving, high-performance organisation, where our people and partners live and breathe our values of Integrity, Trust, Service and Accountability.

We understand the importance of continuing to learn and grow in your career and provide a range of training and development opportunities to keep upskilling and nurturing our people. We're also committed to creating opportunities for job mobility and new experiences within our organisation or the wider public sector.

For more information, go to NSW Telco Authority

Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at $106,025 base plus superannuation

For enquiries relating to recruitment, please contact Katerina Xenos via **************@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing Date: Thursday, 4th April 2024 at 9:59am

Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

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The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team via **************@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8***.

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