Senior Advisor Safety Programs

SENIOR ADVISOR SAFETY PROGRAMS 

This opportunity offers:

• Ongoing employment
• Full time role & 35 hour working week
• Attractive annual salary $107,458 - $118,942 p.a. plus 11% superannuation
• Location: Sydney Olympic Park (hybrid/flexible working arrangements considered)

The Role

An exciting opportunity for a safety-savvy project professional to develop and implement a broad range of health & Safety Programs and initiatives, to support and reduce risk across the diverse and dynamic membership of the RFS (staff and volunteers). 

The Team

Our Safety team of 7 is based in Sydney Olympic Park at the RFS State Headquarters. Our team manages safety incidents, hazards and investigations, oversees corrective actions and compliance, prepares safety reports and analysis of trends, provides advice and guidance for health & safety concerns, and promotes a safety culture that is supported by effective systems and practices, compliant with WHS obligations.

Our Health and Safety Directorate also comprises of 3 other teams including Mental Health Services, Mental Health Strategy, and Health & Wellbeing. Our units work closely to deliver Health & Safety services to the RFS.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working in safety or risk management
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to engage with all levels of the organisation
• Hold a relevant Degree or Diploma in WHS or Risk Management or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and monitoring programs across large organisations. 

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the role description and our organisation structure. 

Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting. 

Why work for us?

• Corporate uniform available

• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more

• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family

• Salary packaging options available

• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month 

• Ongoing learning and professional development programs

• The RFS is a Registered Training Organisation and you will have access to various internal courses

You'll also get to enjoy:

• Easy access to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station, bus services and parking facilities
• Local eateries and childcare facilities
• Sydney Olympic Park Entertainment and Sports Precinct, including Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Showgrounds, and Bicentennial Park.

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert Kate Jarvis, Manager Safety, for a confidential chat on 0437 631 ***.

If you’re interested in joining the NSW RFS:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application via I Work for NSW, and attach:

• A cover letter addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;
• A resume including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)
• Respond to one targeted question within the online application process (maximum 500 words):
  • Describe a Health and Safety project you have coordinated. What were the business outcomes? 

Please submit your application no later than 11:59pm Wednesday 21 February 2024.

Recruitment Information

• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and activelypromote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal people, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.