Senior Consultant Workplace Safety

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.

The Opportunities

Are you passionate about Work Health & Safety?

As a Senior Work Health & Safety Consultant (Level 5), you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive consultancy and advisory service to Communities business areas. These roles form part of both strategic and operational teams responsible for WHS system management, analysis and planning, investigations, and project delivery.

Your duties will also involve delivery of WHS programs and strategies and providing a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders. Your strategic perspective will be vital in identifying opportunities for continual improvements both physical and psychosocial health and fostering an agency-wide safety culture, contributing to the safety-first culture and ensuring Communities is a great and safe place to work.

There are roles available across various locations within the Perth Metropolitan Area, Goldfields and Kimberley regions.

If this aligns with your expertise, we would love to hear from you!

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Nikita Royan, A/Manager WHS Systems and Assurance on 0466 499 ***.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar permanent future vacancies that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities. 

Join the Department of Communities

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

1. A current, comprehensive resume/CV.
2. A 2-3 (two to three) page written application addressing 1, 2, 3 and 4essential Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
4. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Nijole West, HR Consultant on 0403 203 *** or email *************@communities.wa.gov.au

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls - 133 677

Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727

SMS relay - 0423 677 ***

Integrity and Honesty

The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity. 

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.  

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Nijole West. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

Attachments:
- Application Form
- FAQ sheet section 51 measures to achieve equality
- Information for Job Applicants
- JDF - Senior Consultant Workplace Safety (WHS) - L5.docx

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